In the picture below there are notes with dots to the right of the note. This extends the value of the note by a half. In this example, the notes are minims which is 2 beats, then add another half of the note value, half of 2 is 1, so the total value of the note is 2 + 1 = 3. The picture below also has examples of ties. The lines joining the notes extend the note so the complete duration of sound is the value of the two notes or three in this case.
In the example below there are lines joining up the notes called slurs. The notes are played with no break in sound between them.
The difference between ties and slurs are shown below. Ties are notes of the same pitch as in the top stave, the note duration is extended. With a slur, it is notes of a different pitch. In the bottom stave, the notes are played with no break in sound between each note.
Below are more examples of slurs.
The joined notes below are more examples of ties.
Below are more examples of dotted notes.
Taylor, E. (1990). Music Theory In Practice Grade 1. London: The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, pp.12, 13 and 28.
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