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If it is next to the note it multiplies its length by 1.5. If it is above/below it, it is staccato, making the note short and separated

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Q: What does it mean if you put a dot next to a music note?
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What are the shapes of music notes?

music notes shapes depending on the note if it is a quarter note then it is an filled in oval with a stem. if it is a whole note then it is a oval not filled in. if it is a third beat note(forgot what its called) then it is a oval(not filled) with a stem and a dot next to it.half note is an oval (not filled)with a stem on it. these are just the basics.


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