Category: Music Notation

Learn To Read Music – A Gentle Introduction…
Figuring out how to learn to read music may seem intimidating — especially if you’ve never paid any attention to sheet music before. But once you learn the basics, you’ll discover a whole new world …

Time Signatures – An Essential Component to Reading Music
Fractions In Music? Oh No! Time signatures in music indicate a song’s rhythm. Sometimes called a meter, the time signature tells musicians the number of beats in each measure of music and what kind of …

Understanding The Circle of Fifths
The circle of fifths, introduced by Johann David Heinichen in 1728, is a visual arrangement of related keys. Although its name gives the impression that it’s a difficult concept to grasp, it’s really just an …

Piano Lessons Made Easier – How To Read Music Notes
One of the basic lessons of learning to play the piano involves how to read music notes. Reading music notes is like learning your ABC’s. Effectively reading music notes requires you to learn the basic …