How do you play the dot after note?

To play a dotted note, hold the note down for the duration of the note plus half the duration of the dot. For example, if you were playing a quarter note with a dot, you would hold the note down for three eighth note beats.

Here are some tips for playing dotted notes:

- Practice the rhythm. Tap the rhythm of the note on your leg, or use a metronome to help you stay in time.

- Accents the dot. When you play the dot, make it slightly louder than the note.

- Use a slur. A slur is a curved line that connects two notes. It indicates that the notes should be played smoothly and connected.

- Listen for the notes. Pay attention to the sound of the notes as you play them. Make sure that the dots are played at the correct time and with the correct accent.

Here are some examples of dotted notes:

- A quarter note with a dot is equal to a quarter note plus an eighth note.

- A half note with a dot is equal to a half note plus a quarter note.

- A whole note with a dot is equal to a whole note plus a half note.

- A dotted 16th note is equal to a 16th note plus a 32nd note.

- A dotted 8th note is equal to an 8th note plus a 16th note.

When you are reading music, pay attention to the dots and make sure that you play them correctly. Dotted notes can add rhythm and interest to music, so having proper technique to play them correctly is an essential skill.