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When it comes to reading piano sheet music, the first place to start is with the individual elements of the composition itself. Before you can tackle an entire piece, you must be familiar with that particular composition’s language.

The following are steps to consider in reading piano sheet music. These will help you grasp the intent and nuances of the piece quickly.

* Look over the entire composition to get a feel for its length and structure. This first run through is just to have a quick overview of the composer’s work.

* Go through the piece a second time. This second run through is more deliberate. You want to locate any unfamiliar things: notes, chords, articulations and tempo indications. Highlight any of these that you know will require research. Use a music dictionary or other resource to understand these elements.

* Next, consider the time signature of the piece. Are you familiar with it? If not, read up on the specific time signature, as it is a primary characteristic of the song.

* Consider the key signature of the composition. Are you familiar with this key or is it new? If it’s new to you, learn the key’s scale with its attendant sharps or flats to better understand the piece.

How to Read Music for Begeinners

Blossom asked:


i have a question about the following.

I have an Choir audition coming up in the next two or three weeks and I was wondering what these elements are.

first sight sing- i know it has to do with notes and the different pitches. i have just discovered them like two days ago and don’t know if im suppose to memories them and during the audition (if hes going to play a note and i just tell him? or am i really so post to sing it or do hand signals? and if its singing do i say do ra mi or c d e? and i any tips on how to better my voice would help too.

tone memory- i really don’t know what this is, but I’m guessing that you Just memorize a tone but of what? a song im going to sing or a note?

completely clueless on this.

this is my first time i am trying out for choir in three years. please help me. this is for high school so what scale should i urn to better prepare myself? and i wish to get in a high choir to be with my friends. (i know sound selfish huh? but a girl can dream XD)

Learning to Sight Read Music