Music Notation Symbols Template
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10Music Notation Symbols
LINES
STAFF OR STAVE
There are five lines that is the “alphabet” (pitch) to reading
or writing music. The lines and spaces are numbered
from bottom to top. The lines from bottom to top are
e,g,b,d,f. The spaces are f,a,c,e.
LEGER OR LEDGER LINES
These add a higher or lower pitch to the staff.
BAR LINE
Separates measures
DOUBLE BAR LINE
Separates parts within a piece of music. Used when
changing key and when it is bold it usually means you are
done with the musical piece.
BRACE OR ACCOLADE
Connects staffs. Two or more staffs are needed for a
brace. Piano music is a great example of this.
CLEFS
G CLEF (TREBLE CLEF)
Most common clef used in music today. Most of the
melodies you hear can be written in this clef. This can be
thought of as a soprano clef. Basically a clef is
determined by pitch range.
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