I'm all about diversity and am thrilled to play an important role in the world of music.
Surprised to see me decorating the neck of a guitar? Don’t be. I told you I have purpose and I have meaning.
On sheet music, I am what you see—a dotted note.
Go to the notes and rests section at musical symbols
My presence with a musical note signals the musician that I’m staccato (left) or fermata (right).
Go to the articulation marks section at list of musical symbols
