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The following example shows how a dot increases the value of semibreve,
minim, crotchet and quaver notes:

(a) = +

(b) = +

(c) = +

(d) = +

Tied notes
Another way to increase the value or duration of a note is by tying it to another
note. A tie is a curved line that connects two notes of the same pitch to create one
sustained note. It indicates that the tied notes should be played or sung as a single,
continuous sound. For example, when one crotchet is tied to another crotchet, the
two notes will be played or sung as one note with the value of two beats. When a
minim is tied to another minim, the two notes will be played or sung as one note
with the value of four beats. When a crotchet is tied to a quaver, the two notes will
be played or sung as one note with the value of one and a half beats. Figure 2.42

shows various notes connected by a tie.

Figure 2.42: Notes connected by a tie

Counting rhythms with dotted and tied notes
Rhythms can be written with different effects on the notes, including dots and
ties. In this section, you will learn how to count rhythms written with dotted
notes and tied notes. Figures 2.43 to 2.46 show examples on how rhythms with
dotted notes and tied notes are counted while clapping. Note that, all the accented
beats in the following rhythms have been named with bolded words. Remember,
numbers written in brackets such as “(two), (three), (four)” and others represent

beats that you will count silently in your head.

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