Music Class

Scales: A series of ascending or descending notes. Scales are defined by both the number of notes in the scale and the organization of the tones and semitones.  Scale Code: The relationship between the tones in a scale; in other words, how many tones or semi-tones each note of the scale is apart.  Major...

Alterations. Alterations: Signs placed in front of notes to indicate changes in how the note should be played. Alterations usually signal that a note should be played higher or lower than it appears on the staff.  Natural and Altered Notes. Natural Notes: Notes with no alterations.  All white keys...

Articulation:  How specific notes or passages are played or sung.  STACCATO In staff music staccato is represented by a dot located above or below a note. Staccato is to play a musical note or phrase shorter and louder than its original value.  LEGATO Legato: (Italian term)...