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Dotted Notes in Music Theory, Simplified

A dot after a note extends its value by half. Learn the one rule behind dotted notes, how to count dotted quarter and half notes, and how to feel their rhythm.

Aug 21, 2026 7 min read
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Dotted Notes in Music Theory, Simplified

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