quarter note + a quarter note + a quarter note and the answers are a quarter note with a dot, a whole note with a dot, a half note with a dot, and a eighth note with a dot

Answer 1

To solve the problem, let's first convert the notes you've mentioned into their equivalent durations in beats:

• A quarter note = 1 beat
• Three quarter notes = 1 + 1 + 1 = 3 beats

Next, let's look at the options provided:

1. A quarter note with a dot: A dotted quarter note equals 1.5 beats (1 + 0.5).
2. A whole note with a dot: A dotted whole note equals 6 beats (4 + 2).
3. A half note with a dot: A dotted half note equals 3 beats (2 + 1).
4. An eighth note with a dot: A dotted eighth note equals 1.5 beats (0.5 + 0.25).

Since we have a total of 3 beats from the three quarter notes, the only option that fits this duration is:

A half note with a dot (3 beats).

So, the answer is a half note with a dot.