How to Read Music
Music Notes
There are only seven letters used for notes in music. They are:
These notes are known as the musical alphabet.
The Staff
These five lines are called the staff or stave.
The Treble Clef
This symbol is called a treble clef. There is a treble clef at the beginning of every line of most vocal music.
The Quarter Note
This is a musical note called a quarter note. It lasts for one beat or count.
Music notes are written in the spaces and on the lines of the staff.
The Note A
The note A is written in the second space of the staff.
In this song you will play eight A notes. Play the notes with the middle of the bow. The bow direction changes for each note. The notes on counts 1 and 3 are played with a down stroke and the notes on counts 2 and 4 are played with an up stroke. Listen carefully as you play, and try to keep the notes strong and even. It is a good idea to practice playing the notes pizzicato as well as with the bow.
