Lesson 79 of 84 · Music Notation
⭐ 30 XPBeaming Notes Together (Part 3)
Chord symbols (C, Dm, G7) appear above the staff in popular music, telling accompanists which chords to play.
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Learn about beaming notes together (part 3): read dotted notes and rests accurately
What You'll Learn
Chord symbols (C, Dm, G7) appear above the staff in popular music, telling accompanists which chords to play.
Read dotted notes and rests accurately
Navigate D.C., D.S., and coda markings
Notes on the Staff
Tap a note to hear it
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Beaming Notes Together (Part 3)
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