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Dotted notes are important in music because they make rhythms more interesting. They make a note last longer. A dot adds half the length of the note it follows. Common dotted notes are the dotted whole note, half note, quarter note, and eighth note. A dotted quarter note lasts for one and a half beats, while a dotted eighth note lasts for three-quarters of a beat. The dot is placed next to the note. The best way to get better at reading and playing dotted notes is to practice them often. Try pla

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