Learning To Read Music

David Jones on April 16th, 2012

Caroline asked: I need a thorough, explanatory answer on this. Best anwer will be one that answers my question. I know how to read which note is which on the sheet music, and I know the notes on the fretboard. My question: How do you know WHICH “A” to play? I can identify an A [...]

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David Jones on April 15th, 2012

pupe dek asked: I have been playing guitar for two years and, like most guitarists, i have been reading only TABs. but I DO know how to read the music. i played other instruments before so i know how to read treble clef. but i am unable to read the music AND play it on [...]

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David Jones on April 15th, 2012

i have a ? asked: Ok so I am a beginner pianist.. I never took any lessons, but so many great artists inspire me to play music. My goal in piano is just to have fun and play songs I enjoy everyday. Though my problem is I am having a problem reading music. I know [...]

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David Jones on April 14th, 2012

jddn1000 asked: Seventy Six Trombones on Soprano Recorder I’m an amateur and played this without music (by ear) so there are definitely some mistakes. But, Professor Harold Hill wouldn’t have known the difference I’m putting these recorder videos on youtube to encourage everyone– of all ages– to go out and buy a soprano recorder (I [...]

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David Jones on April 13th, 2012

neeshki87 asked: I am teaching her to play the violin but it is getting hard because she doesn’t know how to read music and she is just looking at the number that indicates what finger to use in stead of actually learning the name of the note. Please help!!! Learning to Read Music Social Bookmarking

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