Lesson 42 of 84 · Simple Notation

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Ties and Slurs (Part 2)

🎵Stage Brief #42

A fermata (bird's eye) over a note means hold it longer than written.

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Learn about ties and slurs (part 2): recognize dynamic markings from pp to ff

What You'll Learn

A fermata (bird's eye) over a note means hold it longer than written. The performer or conductor decides the exact length.

Recognize dynamic markings from pp to ff

Read and write quarter, eighth, and half notes

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What is a rest in music?

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