Define the word EXTENSION

1. EXTRA 704 433 3189 ext. 1220 Define the wordEXTENSION To go beyond To make longer ADD To continue

2. INTRODUCING the Rhythm DOT increases or extends the length of a note by 50%

3. WERE YOU LISTENING? the Rhythm DOT _________ or ________ the length of a note by ______ %

4. REMEMBER the musical TIE? it is a curved line CONNECTING two notes of the same pitch together without a break

5. 3 beats REMEMBER the dotted half note? = How many beats does it receive?

6. 3 BEATS The DOTRULEstates: A dot ADDS half the value/ 50%of the note to the note. =

7. 6 BEATS The DOTRULEstates: A dot ADDS half the value/ 50%of the note to the note. =

9. The DOTRULE states: A dot ADDS half the value of the note to the note. 1 ½ BEATS =

10. Smart Musicians for patterns in music. What is the pattern? 1 part 1 ½ parts 1 part 1 ½ parts 1 part 1 ½ parts 1 part 1 ½ parts

11. Come to the board and fill in the chart.

12. 4 Takadimi Volunteers Ta TaTaTa Ta TadiTa Ta Ta diTa Ta Ta Ta di Ta Ta

13. Everyone Takadimi

14. Jim Matthews says: DOTTED NOTES are notes to lean on. I like to think of dotted notes as always being on their way somewhere. The dotted notes must feel like they are leaning forward. Most inexperienced musicians lay back on dotted notes causing a lazy, sagging sound. Exciting performances are enhanced by the dotted notes leaning forward. They could most likely have a slight crescendo on them to push them though to the next notes (phrase). When they are given a slight crescendo they become alive. leaning forward.

15. Therefore, think of the dot like this . . . Ta di Always moving forward

16. Make the dotted notes LEAN forward

17. Make the dotted notes JUMPforward.

18. Help dotted notes lean forward by using crescendo

19. What is the difference between the first measure and the second? Ta di Ta di Quarter Notes Tied to Eighths Dotted Quarter Notes Ta di Ta di Do they sound the same, rhythmically?

20. ? Question ? Does the dot rule also apply to rests? Yes it does. The only difference is one represents sound (note) while the other represents silence (rest).

21. The DOTRULE states: A dot _______ or _______the length of a note by _____%.

22. If a dot increases or extends the length of a note by 50 %, then which answer is most true. = A. 5 beats B. 6 beats C. 4 ½ beats

23. Do both examples occur for the same amount of time? TadiTa di YES TadiTadi

24. FILL IN THE BLANK Dotted notes must feel like they are___________ forward.

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