Lesson 79 of 84 · Music Notation
⭐ 30 XPBeaming Notes Together (Part 3)
Beaming Notes Together (Part 3).
🎯 Your mission
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⚡ The twist
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Listen for this
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Mind = Blown
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Learn about beaming notes together (part 3): read dotted notes and rests accurately
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 dotted notes and rests accurately
Navigate D.C., D.S., and coda markings
Notes on the Staff
Tap a note to hear it
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is a bar line?
Where you hear this in real life
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Stretch Challenge
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Beaming Notes Together (Part 3)
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