Music Theory 101

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    1. Notes, Rests & the Musical Staff
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    In this lesson, Just Another Flutist offers a brief history and thorough explanation of musical notes, rests, and staff. Learn their names and how to draw them!

    Notes, Rests & the Musical Staff
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    In this lesson, Just Another Flutist offers a brief history and thorough explanation of musical notes, rests, and staff. Learn their names and how to draw them!

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    2. Time Signatures & Bar Lines
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    Learn how to read music better by understanding the history of bar lines. In this lesson, Just Another Flutist explains music theory basics.

    Time Signatures & Bar Lines
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    Learn how to read music better by understanding the history of bar lines. In this lesson, Just Another Flutist explains music theory basics.

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    3. Clefs, the Grand Staff & Ledger Lines
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    Just Another Flutist explains how clefs, ledger lines, and the grand staff work. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to read any note on the grand staff!

    Clefs, the Grand Staff & Ledger Lines
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    Just Another Flutist explains how clefs, ledger lines, and the grand staff work. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to read any note on the grand staff!

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    4. Dynamic & Articulation Markings
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    Fear not—those mysterious curly letters, dots, and lines around the notes on the musical staff will make perfect sense after this music theory lesson!

    Dynamic & Articulation Markings
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    Fear not—those mysterious curly letters, dots, and lines around the notes on the musical staff will make perfect sense after this music theory lesson!

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    5. Metronome Markings & Tempo
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    Just Another Flutist explains exactly how to use a metronome and reviews common Italian tempo terms, so you'll know how to match a metronome to sheet music.

    Metronome Markings & Tempo
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    Just Another Flutist explains exactly how to use a metronome and reviews common Italian tempo terms, so you'll know how to match a metronome to sheet music.

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    Jason N
    I enjoyed this lesson and the gateway it provided into music theory.
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    Chloe R
    This helped me a lot even though it's a refresher for me it helped me and will still help me with playing clarinet.Again,Thank You!
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    Alice B
    I've been playing violin since 2001 and I learned something! Impressive. The history was really interesting.
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    Great lesson! I learned a ton and you kept it interesting. Keep up the good work!
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