Introduction to Notation Systems

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This lesson is part of the Fundamentals of Sound & Music module.

Objectives

  • Students will be familiar with and understand the basic concepts of guitar tablature, lead sheet notation, braille music notation, and electronic notation formats such as Standard MIDI File and MusicXML.

Resources

Class Activities

  • Discussion and demonstration of different notation systems and their individual purposes, strengths and weaknesses
  • Transcription of a simple melody in guitar tablature (given fretboard diagrams) and braille music notation
  • Demonstration of the creation of various electronic notation formats

Assignments

  • Notating short melodies in different notation systems

Assessments

Notes