Lessons · Unit 6: Rhythm II

Dotted quarter and eighth

A dotted quarter lasts 1 + ½ = a beat and a half. It is nearly always followed by an eighth, which falls on the "and" of the second beat: "1 (2) and". Together they make two beats.

Dotted quarter, eighth, half
The figure at the end of the bar

Tap the eighth late and light: just before the next beat.

Drill

The session goes on until every skill below is mastered: at least 10 answers, at most 40. Your progress carries over between sessions.

Master the previous lesson first: 3/4 time and the dotted half