Frequently Asked Questions [FAQ]

[Patashu]

Originally Posted by MikeShinoda12345

What is the use of notes with different rhythmic value? To me the act the same.

They provide contrast between bordering notes (e.g. {frozen}'s finale is a lot less mind-numbing to read than silence, which has similar patterns but no colours)

and allow for quick recognization of familiar rhythmic patterns; all red notes are on the beat, all blue notes between two reds, all yellow notes between a red and blue, etc. If you see purples and pinks coming up you know the song's using either triplets or swing, if your 16ths turn into 32nds you know you need to hit twice as fast, etc