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Summary: Count a dotted half note for three beats and a quarter rest for one beat. Learn how to play dotted notes and quarter rests on upright bass in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher.
Don Rovero has been performing and teaching music for over 25 years, specializing in bass guitar and upright bass. He has played music with rock bands, orchestras, and in many musical...read more
"OK, we're back playing in four-four time. Learning how to count some more types of notes and rests. This time we're going to count a dotted half note for three beats and then a quarter rest meaning rest for one beat. We're back to using the French bow so you can observe that and remember to review all of these lessons to get that timing in your head and learn these different rhythms. So here we go playing for three resting for one. Two, three, four. One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four. Four. One. Rest. And remember use that rest time to tip your bow to the next string so you're ready to go. Let's try that again even quicker. One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four. Tip, three, four. One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four. Remember to rest on that fourth beat."
eHow Article: Upright Bass Dotted Half Notes & Quarter Rests