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Tue, 02/05/2019 - 17:29
John S
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David sorry to hassle you on such a small issues but it is bugging me. I have looked on the site for the answer but just cant locate it. I know its there but..

What is the interpretation (how should it be played) of the small dot between the lines on the staff following a note. eg Blues for Paul de Lay  first line first bar 4'  4    then the .

Embarrassed to ask but its bugging me.

 

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Tue, 02/05/2019 - 20:58
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John S
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Found it

Found the answer.  Dot extends the length of the half note (in this case) by 50% to three quarters.

No pain no gain.

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