Reading Music Study

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Beat
steady sound that can change by the tempo
Tempo
how fast or slow the beat is
Staff
where notes and rhythms are placed
Clef
reference points at the beginning of the staff
Pitch
frequency we give a letter name (notes)
Rhythm
how long or short to play pitches
Time Signature
tells the number of beats in a measure and what kind of note gets the beat
What does sheet music do?
Tells a performer what pitches to play and when to play it.
whole note
4 beats
Image: whole note
half note
2 beats
Image: half note
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