How to Read Music

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    1. The Basics of Sound
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    Most people enjoy music, but how many really understand it? In this lesson, you will learn basic music terms including length, pitch, volume, and timbre.

    Most people enjoy music, but how many really understand it? In this lesson, you will learn basic music terms including length, pitch, volume, and timbre.

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    2. Beats, Notes & Rests
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    Rhythm is the most basic component of music. Learn how to read notes and rests in musical notation and learn about measures, beats, and dotted notes.

    Rhythm is the most basic component of music. Learn how to read notes and rests in musical notation and learn about measures, beats, and dotted notes.

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    3. Understanding Pitch
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    You’ve learned about half notes, quarter notes, beats and measures, and can count a rhythm. Now you're ready to learn how to read sheet music.!

    You’ve learned about half notes, quarter notes, beats and measures, and can count a rhythm. Now you're ready to learn how to read sheet music.!

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    4. Sharps, Flats & Naturals
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    Get ready to build your music vocabulary in this lesson! Learn the symbols for sharps, flats, and naturals, and learn about key signatures, and accidentals.

    Get ready to build your music vocabulary in this lesson! Learn the symbols for sharps, flats, and naturals, and learn about key signatures, and accidentals.

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    5. Understanding Tempo
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    Understanding tempo is important for all musicians. Designed for beginners, this lesson explains tempo and its importance to reading and playing music.

    Understanding tempo is important for all musicians. Designed for beginners, this lesson explains tempo and its importance to reading and playing music.

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jada h
hey thanks struggling on my homework neede help in 6 grade thatnks very much
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I remember all about homework struggles! Glad I was able help. Press on!
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