The Dotted Half Note

So far we discussed the quarter note, the half note and the whole note.
Today I'd like to introduce you to a new time signature and a new tone length, of three quarters

This note is a longer then the half note. It lasts three quarters.

In a four quarters time signature when a dotted half note appears it will be often followed by a quarter note which adds up to four beats in a measure.

A rhythmic pattern with a dotted half note.

another rhythmic pattern with a dotted half note.

1. Clap (or tap) the following rhythm
2. Clap ONCE for each note, counting aloud.

Here's a simple piece on three quarters. Try to play this one.

Let's play a few pieces with a dotted half note; A few in a time signature of three quarters and some in four quarters.

Name of the Piece	Pdf file	Audio File
Aloutte	Download	Play
Big Ben Chimes	Download	Play
Super Star	Download	Play
Smile	Download	Play

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