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Lesson 2: Dots, Cuts & Ties
Dots and Cuts
Bagpipe music is full of what we call "dot" and "cut" notes. Its really quite simple if you follow there 2 rules.
1. Dots lengthen a note by half the original have.
2. Cuts shorten a note by half the original value.
Bagpipe music is full of what we call "dot" and "cut" notes. Its really quite simple if you follow there 2 rules.
1. Dots lengthen a note by half the original have.
2. Cuts shorten a note by half the original value.
Clap along with the following exercises. This may seem silly, however, it is an important step in learning to read music.
Novice Rhythm Exercise #1
Novice Rhythm Exercise #2
Tied Notes
When notes are tied together, the two notes values are added together.
When notes are tied together, the two notes values are added together.
Novice Rhythm Exercise #3
