Note Values
Quarter notes in 4/4 time have this many beats
1
The first solfege syllable of the major scale; feels like "home base"
Do
Do - Re
Step
This is the symbol that separates measures
This song includes the phrase, "Bluebirds singing a song"
Blue Skies
Half notes in 4/4 time have this many beats
2
This is the top note of the major pentascale
So
Fa - Fa
Repeat
Swirly symbol at the start of the music that means that the set of notes are higher rather than lower
Treble Clef
This song includes the phrase, "I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee"
Dotted half notes in 4/4 time have this many beats
3
These are the 3 pitches of the Major Triad
Do, Mi, So
Do - Mi
Skip
This is how many lines AND spaces the music staff has
5 lines, 4 spaces
This song includes the phrase, "When the dog bites"
My Favorite Things
Whole notes in 4/4 time have this many beats
4
These are the pitches of the major cadence in order
Do Ti Do
Do - So
Leap
Two lines at the end of music that means it's the end
Final barline, or
Double barline
This song includes the phrase, "I love the fireside"
I Love the Mountains
A single eighth note is worth this many beats in 4/4 time
1/2 of a beat
These are the 3 pitches of the Minor Triad
La Do Mi
Do - High Do
Leap of an octave
Fraction at the start of the music; examples include 4/4, 3/4, 6/8
Time signature
This song includes the phrase, "Every morning you greet me"
Edelweiss