If a dot is put after a half note (minim) (normally worth 2 beats) then it will now be worth 3
beats (2 plus 1).
If a dot is put after an eighth note (quaver) (normally worth half a beat) then it will now be
worth three quarters of a beat (half plus a quarter).
What about ties?
Sometimes you will see a curved line joining 2 notes together. If the 2 notes are the same
pitch then these 2 notes are joined together rhythmically (if theyʼre not the same pitch then
ignore this line for the moment - it is something different that we will cover in a later chap-
ter).
So the following tied note should be held for 2 beats....
And the following note should be held for 3 beats....