Dotted note values

by Demar Hunte
(Bridgetown, St.James, Barbados)

What is the dotted note value of a semibreve?

Comments for Dotted note values

Average Rating starstarstarstarstar

Click here to add your own comments

Dec 18, 2018
Rating
starstarstarstarstar 		dotted note
by: Azuka paul

thank you for given me this dotted note answer and I will like to is you for more books in music
Jun 05, 2018
Rating
starstarstarstarstar 		Value of a dotted semibreve
by: Simon

Hi,

A dotted semibreve has a value of 6 crotchets.

The dot adds half the value of the note to itself (makes it half as long again).

Since a semibreve is worth 4 crotchets, and half of 4 is 2, this is added to make 6.

You can find more info about how to work out the value of dotted notes by clicking on the link.

Hope this helps!
Simon

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Music Theory Questions.

A Clear Path To Learning Music Theory

essential music theory book learn to read music

For more help check out my new theory book Essential Music Theory: Learn To Read And Appreciate Music Vol. 1 available for iPad and Mac OS.

  • A simple step-by-step course that takes you from complete beginner to grade 2 music theory
  • Multi-faceted learning - audio, video, mind maps, clear musical examples 
  • Built in quizzes to check your understanding

Click here for more information.

Or get it on the iBooks Store!