What is the value of a dot in a dotted quarter note

A dot after a note adds half its value, so if you are talking about a dotted quarter note in 4/4 timing, the quarter note is worth one, and therefore the dot is worth half of one, a half - so the dotted quarter note is worth 1 1/2.

What is a quarter note with a dot called?

A dotted quarter note is equal to a quarter note tied to an eighth note (quaver). A dotted half note is equal to a half note tied to a quarter note (crotchet). A dotted whole note is equal to a whole note (semibreve) tied to a half note (minim).

How to calculate the quarter dotted note?

A dot increases the length of a note by one half its value. A dotted quarter note is equal to a quarter note tied to an eighth note (quaver). A dotted half note is equal to a half note tied to a quarter note (crotchet). A dotted whole note is equal to a whole note (semibreve) tied to a half note (minim).

yes, it is pretty much the same thing, which is cool. : )