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.

    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.

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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.

    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.

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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.!

    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.!

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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.

    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.

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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
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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.

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