How many beats does a dotted quarter note
A dotted quarter note is equal to three beats.
To determine the number of beats for a dotted quarter note, you need to understand the concept of dotting a note.
A dot placed after a note increases its duration by half of its original value. In the case of a quarter note, which typically receives one beat in a 4/4 time signature, the dot adds half of its value, which is an eighth note.
So, a dotted quarter note is equivalent to a quarter note plus an eighth note. In 4/4 time signature, a quarter note receives one beat, and an eighth note receives half a beat. Therefore, a dotted quarter note would receive one and a half beats.
To summarize, a dotted quarter note has a duration of one and a half beats in 4/4 time.