Lesson 80 of 84 · Simple Notation

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Whole Rests and Half Rests (Part 3)

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Whole Rests and Half Rests (Part 3).

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Learn about whole rests and half rests (part 3): read chord symbols and tablature

What You'll Learn

D.C. al Fine means go back to the beginning and play until the word 'Fine.' D.S. al Coda means go back to the sign and jump to the coda.

Read chord symbols and tablature

Write music using standard notation

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Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

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