Reading the Score
Use this handy guide to learn how to read the score and practice the Songs in the Song Book (page 5)!
Finger Numbering
3
2
4
5
1
Left
The Keyboard, Staff Lines, and Clef
2 black keys
C1
D
Treble clef
Bass clef
Key signature
Clef
Accidentals
(Sharp)
Raise a semitone
(Flat)
Lower a semitone
(Natural)
Return to normal pitch
Time Signatures and Counting Time
4/4 time
Repeats
1
&
Play 1-2-3-2-3-4
1
&
Play 1-2-3-4-1-2-5-6
1
&
Play
1-2-3-4-5-6-1-2-3-4
%
1
&
D.S.(Go back to the
Play 1-2-3-4-2-3-5-6
3
2
4
5
1
Right
1 octave
3 black keys
E
F
G
A
B
C2
D
E
F
G
Time signature
2/2 time
2
:
1.
2
3
2
3
D.C. (Go back to the beginning) Fine (End)
2
3
fi
%
to
mark)
(Jump to the
M
i
d
d
l
e
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C4
D
Notes and Rests
Whole note
Dotted half note
Half note
Dotted quarter note
Quarter note
Eighth note
Sixteenth note
3
2.
4
:
4
Fine
fi
fi
to
4
D.S.
fi
Coda)
E
F
G
A
B
C5
D
E
F
G
1
2
3
4
Whole note rest
Dotted half note rest
Half note rest
Dotted quarter note rest
Quarter note rest
Eighth note rest
Sixteenth note rest
6/8 time
4
:
5
6
5
6
Coda
5
6
&
A
B
C6
D.C.
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