Here are the dotted rhythms that we cover in music class:
Dotted Notes
1.
.
Dotted half note (Ta-a-a)
3 beats
+ 
= 3 beats
2.
.
Dotted quarter note (Tom)
1-1/2 beats
+ 
= 1-1/2 beats
3.
.
Dotted eighth note (Tia)
¾ beat
+ 
= ¾ beat
4. .
= 2 beats
Tom ti
5. = 1 beat
Tia ka
12/11/2002