Note Reading
3rd Line
B or D
Receives 1 beat
Quarter Note or Rest
When you see this symbol you play the song again
Repeat Sign
Where you blow in the instrument
Mouthpiece/Head Joint
Name the notes of the 6 note scale in order
Bb C D Eb F G
4th Space
E or G
Receives 2 Beats
Half Note or Rest
This symbol is what you write the notes on
Staff
Where the sound comes out
The Bell/Foot Joint
How many parts are in a duet
2
2nd Line
B or G
Each rhythm is 1/2 beat: together they receive 1 beat
2 Eighth Notes
This symbol divides the staff into measures
Bar Line
You push these down
Keys
Playing 2 notes connected by a curved line
Tie or Slur
3rd Space
C or E
Receives 4 beats
Whole Note or Rest
This symbol ends the song
Double Bar Line
You move this back and forth to change notes
The slide
This song is written by Beethoven
Ode to Joy or Beethoven's Joy
5th Line
F or A
Receives 3 beats
Dotted Half Note
This symbol tells how many beats per measure
Time Signature
What you use to empty the water after playing
Water Key
London Bridge used p and f. How do you play the notes with those symbols?
Soft and Loud