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Lesson 5 of 84 ยท Music Notation

Quarter Notes and Eighth Notes

Learn about quarter notes and eighth notes: read notes on the bass clef staff

What You'll Learn

Dynamics markings range from pianissimo (pp, very soft) to fortissimo (ff, very loud). Crescendo means getting louder.

1

Read notes on the bass clef staff

2

Understand tempo markings in Italian

Notes on the Staff

F4
E4
D4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What does a flat sign do to a note?