Note Values and Dotted Notes

What does a dot do to a note as seen in the picture?

• Makes the beat longer.

• Adds half the value of the note that's dotted.

• Adds 1 beat to the note that's dotted.

• Subtracts a beat from the note.

Select the notes that are tied.

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What is a tie in music?

• The thing at the beginning of music that tells a musician how many sharps and flats there are.

• A fancy thing that conductors wear during concerts.

• Two different notes connected by a curved line. This means to have a continuous sound to play the notes.

• Two of the same notes connected by a curved line. This makes the note longer and adds both rhythmic values.

What is a slur in music?

• When two or more different notes are connected by a curved line.

• When two or more of the same notes are connected by a curved line.

• When you play everything in one bow.

• When the composer wants everything to be played short.

What is the value of this note? (Remember what a dot does)

• 3 beats

• 1.25 beats

• 1.5 beats

• 2.5 beats

What is the value of this note?

• 3 beats

• 2.5 beats

• 2.75 beats

• 5 beats

What is the value of this note?

• Half a beat. 0.5

• 1.5 beats

• 0.75 of a beat. or 3/4 of a beat

• 1 beat

How many sixteenth notes are in a quarter note?

• 4

• 2

• 6

• 16

How many eighth notes are in a quarter note?

• 4

• 2

• 1

• 8

How many quarter notes are in a half note?

• 3

• 5

• 2

• 4