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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

Master Dotted Quarter Notes: Your Guide to Music Theory