Question

What is the function of a dot written next to a note or rest? *

Answer 1

Answer:A dot that is placed after the note to indicate a change in the duration of a note. The dot adds half of the value of the note to itself. For example, a dotted half note gets 3 beats - value of a half note is 2, half of 2 is 1 so 2 + 1 = 3.

Explanation:

Answer 2

It adds half of the notes value, so if it was a dotted quarter note then it is basically a quarter note tied to an eighth note.