Dotted crotchet

Definition

A note that last for 1½ beats.

A dot after a note increases its length by half of its original length, so without the dot this note lasts for 1 beat, adding the dot means it is 1 + ½ = 1½ beats.

Examples

A dotted crotchet and dotted crotchet rest

Dotted crotchets in musical context

Related concepts

• Crotchet (N3)