Below is an image of a whole note. It is just an oval (outline only -- it is not "filled in" with ink -- this is how we identify it as a whole note). For each whole note, sustain the sound for the length of four full beats. Count it: 1-&-2-&-3-&-4-&. Your foot should tap the four beats in 8 clear pulses: Down-up, Down-up, Down-up, Down-up.