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Problem: My child and I don't understand a symbol, note, or rhythm in the music.
Try one of these resources:
Wikibook on music theory
Basic music notation glossary
Italian musical terms, with pronunciations and meanings
Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Theory Syllabus
, to give you an idea of which theory concepts are appropriate knowledge at each level of RCM study
Some basics to get you started:
Image credits:
http://piano.about.com/od/musicaltermssymbols/ss/2Int_SheetMusic_2.htm
http://lattanziok5747.tripod.com/mini_lecture.html
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HOME
About
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
MUSIC EDUCATION RESOURCES
How to Practice the Piano
>
What are piano lessons for?
The practicing environment
Establishing a Practicing Routines
The Parts of a Practice Session
Help your child practice
>
Guided practice
Music Theory Resources
Staying on-task
Physical comfort
Reassuring the perfectionist
Hand position helps
Listening to oneself
Performance tips
How to buy a used piano
>
General information
Where to find
Questions to ask
How to inspect
Find the age
Next steps
Student assignment sheet
Floor Staff
Building Rhythm Patterns
Collaborative Piano