Dotted Notes
A dot placed after a note increases the value of that note by half, e.g.
Example 9 uses dotted half notes and dotted quarter notes. Notice that the dotted quarter note is often followed by an eighth note. This combination adds up to two beats. Follow the page and count out loud as you listen to the example. Then play the CD again and this time , as well as counting aloud, try clapping the rhythm with your hands.
The Three Four Time Signature
This is the three four time signature.
In the following example, the notes and rests all add up to the equivalent of three quarter notes per bar. Notice that a dotted half note goes for a whole bar in ^ time.
This melody in ^ time makes use of dotted half notes and dotted quarter notes. As before, write counting numbers under the notes at first if you need to, and practice it slowly with your metronome before playing it along with the CD.
The Two Four Time Signature
This is the Two four time signature.
