Lesson 56 of 84 · Music Notation
⭐ 30 XPDotted Notes Decoded (Part 2)
Accidentals (sharps, flats, naturals) apply for the rest of the measure unless cancelled.
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Learn about dotted notes decoded (part 2): read chord symbols and tablature
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Accidentals (sharps, flats, naturals) apply for the rest of the measure unless cancelled. They reset at the next bar line.
Read chord symbols and tablature
Write music using standard notation
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Dotted Notes Decoded (Part 2)
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