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Lesson 61 of 84 ยท Music Notation

Figured Bass Shorthand (Part 2)

Learn about figured bass shorthand (part 2): 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

G4
G4
A4
B4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What does a flat sign do to a note?

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