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Musical Symbols

Musical Symbols Symbols in music have many different shapes and uses. They are useful because they give us information quickly, without us having to read words. Symbols which are attached …

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Dynamics

Dynamics – or “Volume Control” “Dynamics” are all about the volume (loudness) of music – is it quiet or loud, does it increase or decrease in volume? Constant or Changing? …

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Tonic Triads

What does the term “tonic triad” mean? The tonic is the first (and last) note in a scale. “Triad” means “chord built with thirds”.  A “tonic triad” is a music …

Interval Numbers

Intervals An interval is the distance between two notes, measured as a number. In Grade One Music Theory (ABRSM and Trinity), sometimes you have to measure given intervals, and sometimes …