Music Theory & Notation

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Music Notation Four Beats “Whole Note Hold It” (four words, four beats)

Music Notation Two Beats “Half Note” (two words, two beats)

Music Notation One Beat “Quarter” (one word, one beat)

Music Notation ½ beat on it’s own Two Eighth notes= 1 beat ½ + ½ = 1

Music Notation Sixteenth Note ¼ beat on its own Four Sixteenth Note= 1 beat ¼ + ¼ + ¼ + ¼ = 1

Music Notation

Tempo The given speed/pace of any piece

Lento — slowly (40–60 bpm) Largo — broadly (40–60 bpm) Larghetto — rather broadly (60–66 bpm) Adagio — slow and stately (literally, "at ease") (66–76 bpm) Andante — at a walking pace (76–108 bpm) Moderato — moderately ( bpm) Allegro moderato — moderately quick (112–124 bpm) Allegro — fast, quickly and bright (120–139 bpm) Vivace — lively and fast (140 bpm) (quicker than allegro) Presto — very fast (168–200 bpm)

Dynamics Dynamics indicate at what volume you should be heard. Dynamics do not indicate specific volume levels, but are meant to be played with reference to the ensemble as a whole. Dynamic indications are derived from Italian words.

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Key Signature

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Key Signature  Sharp  Up half a step  Flat  Down half a step  Natural  As written, may negate key signature