Define the word EXTENSION To make longer To go beyond To continue ext EXTRA ADD

the Rhythm DOT INTRODUCING increases or extends the length of a note by 50%

the Rhythm DOT WERE YOU LISTENING? _________ or ________ the length of a note by ______ %

REMEMBER the musical TIE? it is a curved line CONNECTING two notes of the same pitch together without a break

REMEMBER the dotted half note? = How many beats does it receive? 3 beats

3 BEATS The DOT RULE states: A dot ADDS half the value/ 50% of the note to the note. =

6 BEATS The DOT RULE states: A dot ADDS half the value/ 50% of the note to the note. =

1 ½ BEATS The DOT RULE states: A dot ADDS half the value of the note to the note. =

Smart Musicians for patterns in music. What is the pattern? 1 part 1 ½ parts

Come to the board and fill in the chart. ItemNote Value (# of total beats) Dotted Whole Dotted Half Dotted Quarter Dotted Eighth

4 Takadimi Volunteers Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta di Ta Ta Ta di Ta Ta Ta di Ta Ta Ta

Everyone Takadimi

Jim Matthews says: DOTTED NOTES are notes to lean on. I like to think of dotted notes as always being on their way somewhere. The dotted notes must feel like they are leaning forward. Most inexperienced musicians lay back on dotted notes causing a lazy, sagging sound. Exciting performances are enhanced by the dotted notes leaning forward. They could most likely have a slight crescendo on them to push them though to the next notes (phrase). When they are given a slight crescendo they become alive. leaning forward.

Therefore, think of the dot like this... Tadi Always moving forward

Make the dotted notes LEAN forward

Make the dotted notes JUMP forward.

Help dotted notes lean forward by using crescendo

What is the difference between the first measure and the second? Quarter Notes Tied to EighthsDotted Quarter Notes Do they sound the same, rhythmically? Ta di Ta diTa di Ta di

? Question ? Does the dot rule also apply to rests? Yes it does. The only difference is one represents sound (note) while the other represents silence (rest).

The DOT RULE states: A dot _______ or _______ the length of a note by _____ %.

If a dot increases or extends the length of a note by 50 %, then which answer is most true. = A. 5 beats B. 6 beats C. 4 ½ beats

Do both examples occur for the same amount of time? Ta di Ta di Ta di Ta di YES

FILL IN THE BLANK Dotted notes must feel like they are ___________ forward.

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