Lesson 10 of 84 · Simple Notation

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Ties and Slurs

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A tie connects two notes of the same pitch into one longer note.

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Learn about ties and slurs: recognize dynamic markings from pp to ff

What You'll Learn

A tie connects two notes of the same pitch into one longer note. A slur connects different notes for smooth playing.

Recognize dynamic markings from pp to ff

Read and write quarter, eighth, and half notes

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