that's what SHOULD happen. But we are having a hard time getting from tune to tune, and it shouldn't be as hard as it is.

"I must say, to go from 6/8 to 4/4 without a pause, even a slight one, seems a bit unnatural."

I agree, G-force. I believe you have put your finger right on the problem.

So far, we have two votes for dotted crochet = minim. Or to put it in American, dotted quarter = half-note. There's one vote for dotted crochet = crochet.

Greg, I will keep in mind what you said about keeping the beat. I think it would apply in most cases, but I have been experimenting on the computer, and neither substitution seems to work.

I think we'll just have to follow the teacher and do what she does.   

I won't bore you with the details, but I have reason to believe that the arranger of these was definitely an amateur. (is that how you spell amateur?) I think she just put the one tune next to the other without considering how beginners would make the transition.

Thanks to all who offered thoughts on this matter.