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Piano Music Notation -
Definition
Notation is defined as the activity of representing something by a
special system of marks or characters. Notation is a technical system of
symbols which are used to represent special things. It is also defined
as any particular system of characters, symbols, or abbreviated
expressions used in art or science, to express briefly technical facts,
quantities, etc.
Piano Music Notation - Facts about the Piano
The following is a
description of piano mechanisms:
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The
piano contains felt hammers which are controlled by
keys. Each of the hammers strike two or three strings
(tuned in unison), they immediately rebounding from the
strings which allows them to vibrate as long as the key
is held down. The piano mechanism which allows the
hammers to rebound from the strings and fall into
position for another blow is called the escapement |
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The
mechanism of the piano also contains a damper which is made of softer
felt. This presses against each of the strings and
prevents it from vibrating until it is needed |
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A damper
pedal controls all of the dampers. This is to allow the
strings to be released and vibrate at any moment |
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To
intensify the tone of the piano, the strings are
stretched over a thin sheet of wood known as the
sound-board |
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The
piano mechanism contains a keyboard action which
controls both hammers and dampers. This causes the
damper to leave the string at the same moment that the
hammer strikes it |
Piano Music Notation - Poem
The piano is
without doubt the most popular and beloved of all musical instruments.
The following poem describing the beauty of the piano is taken from the
book by J. Cree Fischer entitled "Piano Tuning" published in 1907:
That enchanting Queen of
the home,
Whose place in the hearts of the family
Is as dear as though it could speak
In words of joy and sorrow,
Sadness or consolation;
Soothing, animating, enrapturing,
Charming away the soul
From its worldly weight of cares,
And wafting it softly
Into the realm of celestial dreams.
Piano Music Notation - Worksheet
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knowledge or looking for a quiz to test your students? Click on the link
below and print off and complete a useful worksheet including a quiz on
musical terms and notation. The answers have also been provided, just
click on the link at the bottom of the quiz for the answers in a
printable format.
Piano Music Notation
- Facts
Piano Music Notation Facts....Did you know...
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Piano
Notation - Fact 1:
The pedal on the left of the piano is known as the soft
pedal. Pressing this pedal causes the hammers to move up
closer to the strings. This allows for a shorter swing
resulting in a less violent blow and a softer tone |
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Piano
Notation - Fact 2:
In piano music notation, a flat symbol indicates one
step to the left |
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Piano
Notation - Fact 3:
The musical alphabet consists of the letters A,B,C,D,E,F
and G |
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Notation
- Fact 4:
In piano music notation, every 8th note marks the
beginning of a new octave and a new clef is needed to
fix the pitch of the note |
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Notation
- Fact 5:
The term 'eharmonic' is used in piano music notation
used to describe notes that sound the same but have
different names e.g E-sharp and F or D-Flat and C-Sharp |
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Notation
- Fact 6:
On a piano keyboard the black notes are arranged in
groups of two and three |
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Notation
- Fact 7:
The notes 'G' and 'A' are the white notes which sit
between the three black notes |
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Piano
Music Notation - Fact 8:
In Piano music notation, a sharp symbol indicates one
step to the right |
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Piano
Music Notation - Fact 9:
In music dynamics, the term piano means softly |
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Piano
Music Notation - Fact 10:
The note 'D' is the white note which sits between the
two black notes |
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Notation
- Fact 11:
The term 'three four time' is sometimes referred to as
'perfect time' and is identified as the simple time
signature '3/4' |
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Notation
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Fact 12:
Only the letters A,B,C,D,E,F and G are used in piano
music notation |
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Notation
- Fact 13:
In the early 20th century, it was common place for
middle class homes to own a piano |
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Piano
Music Notation - Fact 14:
In piano music notation, a bar line is used to separate
measures. They are also used to join the lower and upper
staves of a grand stave |
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Piano
Music Notation - Fact 15:
The musical lines of the staff are like rungs on a
ladder, the higher up the notes appear on the lines or
spaces between the lines, the higher the pitch of the
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Piano Music Notation - Bible
References
Music was
mentioned many times in the bible, the following definition of
music is taken from Easton Bible Dictionary.
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Jubal was the
inventor of musical instruments (Gen. 4:21). The Hebrews
were much given to the cultivation of music. Their whole
history and literature afford abundant evidence of this.
After the Deluge, the first mention of music is in the
account of Laban's interview with Jacob (Gen. 31:27). After
their triumphal passage of the Red Sea, Moses and the
children of Israel sang their song of deliverance (Ex. 15)
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The period of
Samuel, David, and Solomon was the golden age of Hebrew
music, as it was of Hebrew poetry. Music was now for the
first time systematically cultivated. It was an essential
part of training in the schools of the prophets (1 Sam.
10:5; 19:19-24; 2 Kings 3:15; 1 Chr. 25:6). There now arose
also a class of professional singers (2 Sam. 19:35; Eccl.
2:8). The temple, however, was the great school of music. In
the conducting of its services large bands of trained
singers and players on instruments were constantly employed
(2 Sam. 6:5; 1 Chr. 15; 16; 23;5; 25:1-6)
Dream Explanation - Piano Music Notation
Hearing
harmonious and soothing music in your dream, is a good omen of
prosperity, pleasure and the expression of your emotions in a positive
way. Music serves to heal the soul. Hearing discordant music in your
dream means unhappiness and troubles in the home.
Piano Music Notation - Tattoos
Piano Music Notation
images are a great idea for tattoos. Looking for inspiration for a unique tattoo
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