How Do You Read Piano Sheet Music For Beginners?
Learning how to read piano sheet music for beginners is like learning code. Every music symbol means something different. Here are 5 Tips on Reading Rhythm. Tip 1 – Rhythm is the beat of music. Without rhythm, music would just be random sound. Here are the values of each rhythm symbol. The hollow oval is worth 4 beats. It is called either a Whole Note or a Semibreve. The hollow oval with a stem (stick at the side) is worth 2 beats. It is called a Half Note or a Minim. The black oval with a stem is worth 1 beat. It is called a Quarter Note or a Crotchet. The black oval with a flag (or tail) is worth ½ beat. It is called an Eighth Note or a Quaver. Tip 2 – An overview of reading Rhythm in sheet music is its general colour! The black notes keep the music moving, the hollow notes are “held” notes, where the music waits. The blacker – the busier! Tip 3 – At the top of your music you will see the suggested speed of the beat. These are 3 popular Italian terms – Allegro – play at a fast speed.
