First Steps In Music Theory ● <Tested>

To visualize these notes, we use the —five horizontal lines and four spaces.

Different shapes tell you how long to hold a note. A whole note lasts four beats, a half note lasts two, and a quarter note lasts one. 3. The Magic of Scales First Steps in Music Theory

If notes are the "what," rhythm is the "when." Rhythm is organized by a called the beat. To visualize these notes, we use the —five

Used for lower-pitched instruments (like the piano’s left hand, bass guitar, or cello). A common mnemonic for the spaces is "All Cows Eat Grass." 2. Rhythm: The Heartbeat of Music A common mnemonic for the spaces is "All Cows Eat Grass

Scales are built using whole steps (skipping a key on a piano) and half steps (the very next key). The Major Scale formula is: Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half.

Music is divided into small sections called measures, separated by vertical lines.

The starting note of your scale determines the "Key" of the song. If you start on C and follow the formula, you stay on the white keys. Start on G, and you’ll need to use one "sharp" (F#) to keep the pattern correct. 4. Intervals and Chords