To determine the value of a dotted quarter note, we can break it down into its components. A quarter note is worth one beat, and a dot adds half of that value to the note.
So, for a dotted quarter note:
- A quarter note = 1 beat
- The dot adds half of the quarter note's value: 1 beat / 2 = 0.5 beat
Therefore, a dotted quarter note equals:
1 beat (quarter note) + 0.5 beat (dot) = 1.5 beats
Thus, in the context of the first measure you are referring to, the value of the dotted quarter note is 1.5 beats.
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