Note Reading
G
Quarter Note 1 beat
Forte, loud
Crescendo
To gradually get louder
Treble clef
E
Half note two beats
Mezzo Forte Medium loud
Allegro
Fast tempo
Bass clef
E
Dotted half note 3 beats
Piano, soft
Ritardando
Gradually slow down
Crescendo
A
Dotted quarter note 1 1/2 beats
Forte-piano, loud then soft
Accelerando
Gradually speed up
Repeat sign
C
Eighth note 1/2 beat
Sforzando, dramatic drop and increase
Andante
Walking speed tempo
Fermata