Music which uses notes from the F major scale is in the key of F major and is likely to contain the note Bb. This diagram shows the key signature for F major.
The F major scale contains one flat, Bb, therefore the key signature for the key of F major contains one flat, Bb.
The following melody is written in the key of F Major. Remember to play all B notes as Bb, as indicated by the key signature. Practice it slowly at first and be sure to use alternate picking with all eighth notes.
A dot written after a quarter note means that you hold the note for one and a half beats.
A dotted quarter note is often followed by an eighth note.
Here is another example to help you become familiar with dotted quarter notes.