29
Lesson 29 of 84 · Music Notation
Figured Bass Shorthand
Learn about figured bass shorthand: read notes on the bass clef staff
What You'll Learn
Figured bass was a Baroque shorthand: numbers below bass notes told keyboard players which chords to build above.
1
Read notes on the bass clef staff
2
Understand tempo markings in Italian
Notes on the Staff
C5
B4
A4
G4
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What does a flat sign do to a note?