Clef Signs in Music Notation Pianists have to deal with two clef signs in music, treble and bass (pronounced base). Most musicians know that there are clef signs — and their names — but, do you know what they actually … Continue reading →
Reading piano notes may seem daunting at first, but it really isn’t if you ground yourself in the basics. The first step is learning the names of the notes. The great thing is that you only have seven to memorize.
Continue reading →One of the simple joys in life is the ability to read music. Learning this skill will enable you to express yourself creatively at the piano, playing your favorite songs.
It’s not difficult to learn to read music if you understand its components.
Continue reading →Even many musicians haven’t heard of figured bass. Also called
basso continuo, a simple explanation of the term is a short way to
note chords on a musical score. If you have never heard of it, it’s
most likely because the method isn’t used today. However, it could
be considered akin to, or a precursor of, a modern chord chart.
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