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Lesson 66 of 84 · Rhythm
Rhythm Patterns You Can Clap (Part 3)
Learn about rhythm patterns you can clap (part 3): understand dotted rhythms and their values
What You'll Learn
Dotted rhythms add half the value of a note. A dotted quarter note equals a quarter note plus an eighth note—1.5 beats total.
1
Understand dotted rhythms and their values
2
Compose a simple 4-beat rhythm pattern
Notes on the Staff
C5
B4
A4
G4
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
Which note gets 4 beats in 4/4 time?