• Song Structure

    This lesson discusses the structure of full pieces of music. You will learn about sections such as verses and chorus's and the orders they often come in.

  • Sticking, An Introduction

    Sticking marks are used to specify the order hands are used in and can be essential when parts become more complicated. This lesson gives some notes on this topic.

  • Structure Markings

    Structure markings are shown in the left margin to help keep your place, learn about the abbreviations used here.

  • Subdivision

    Subdivision is the idea of splitting a larger phrase of music into smaller sections.

  • Swing Time Notation

    An explanation of the marking you sometimes see after the tempo that changes the way notation is read.

  • Tempo

    Tempo refers to the speed a piece of music is played at, learn more in this free lesson.

  • Ties

    Another way of extending notes that works in a similar way to dotted notes.

  • Time Signatures

    This is an absolutely essential topic to at least know the basics of as it is the basis of all things rhythmic. Learn what the two numbers mean and what you will and won't see in a time signature.

  • Unison Notes

    A lesson explaining how to notate two of the same note played at the same time.

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