The note value that lasts 3 beats is which?

The note value that lasts 3 beats is which?

• A. Dotted Half Note
• B. Half Note
• C. Dotted Quarter Note
• D. Whole Note

Answer: (A)

In 4/4 time, a dot adds half the value of the note. A half note is worth two beats, so a dotted half note lasts 2 + 1 = 3 beats. The other options don’t fit: a regular half note is two beats, a dotted quarter note is 1.5 beats, and a whole note is four beats. Therefore, the note that lasts three beats is the dotted half note.

In 4/4 time, a dot adds half the value of the note. A half note is worth two beats, so a dotted half note lasts 2 + 1 = 3 beats. The other options don’t fit: a regular half note is two beats, a dotted quarter note is 1.5 beats, and a whole note is four beats. Therefore, the note that lasts three beats is the dotted half note.