Lesson 20 · Quiz
Dotted Notes and Ties
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A dot after a note adds…
A dot adds half of the note's own value.
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How many beats does a dotted half note last?
A half note (2 beats) plus half its value (1 beat) equals three beats.
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What does a tie do?
A tie joins two same-pitch notes so they sound as one sustained note.