1 - Music Notation - Notes & Rests Flashcards
Use this deck to learn the note names in the Treble Clef and Bass Clef, as well as ledger line notes, notation, pitch, and dynamics (Italian terms). Audio is included to supplement your learning. Master Your Musicianship Skills - Complete Lesson 1 of the matching Ultimate Music Theory Basic Workbook to enhance your music theory training. UltimateMusicTheory.com
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Name the key.

C

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B

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D

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A

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F

Name the key.

E

Name the key.

G

Name the clef.

Treble Clef

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G in the Treble Clef

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Middle C in the Treble Clef

Name the line notes.

Treble Clef line notes:
E G B D F

Name the space notes.

Treble Clef space notes:
F A C E

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Bass Clef

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F in the Bass Clef

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Middle C in the Bass Clef

Name the line notes.

Bass Clef line notes:
G B D F A

Name the space notes.

Bass Clef space notes:
A C E G

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E in the Bass Clef

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C in the Bass Clef

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G in the Bass Clef

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D in the Bass Clef

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E in the Treble Clef

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A in the Bass Clef

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B in the Bass Clef

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F in the Treble Clef

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D in the Treble Clef

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B in the Treble Clef

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A in the Bass Clef

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G in the Bass Clef

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F in the Bass Clef

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D in the Treble Clef

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F in the Treble Clef

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A in the Treble Clef

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E in the Treble Clef

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B in the Bass Clef

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C in the Treble Clef

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G in the Treble Clef

Explain the dynamic marking.

pianissimo - very soft

Explain the dynamic marking.

mezzo piano - moderately soft

Explain the dynamic marking.

crescendo - becoming louder

Explain the dynamic marking.

fortissimo - very loud

Explain the dynamic marking.

diminuendo - becoming softer

Explain the dynamic marking.

decrescendo or diminuendo - becoming softer

Explain the dynamic marking.

mezzo forte - moderately loud

Name the type of note.
How many beats does this note receive in 4/4 (Simple) Time?

whole note
4 beats

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How many beats does this note receive in 4/4 (Simple) Time?

quarter note
1 beat

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How many beats does this note receive in 4/4 (Simple) Time?

half note
2 beats

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How many beats does this note receive in 4/4 (Simple) Time?

eighth note
1/2 beat

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How many beats does this note receive in 4/4 (Simple) Time?

sixteenth note
1/4 beat

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How many beats does this note receive in 4/4 (Simple) Time?

dotted eighth note
3/4 beat

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How many beats does this note receive in 4/4 (Simple) Time?

dotted quarter note
1 1/2 beats

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How many beats does this note receive in 4/4 (Simple) Time?

dotted half note
3 beats

Name the type of rest.
How many beats does this rest receive in 4/4 (Simple) Time?

whole rest
4 beats

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How many beats does this rest receive in 4/4 (Simple) Time?

quarter rest
1 beat

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How many beats does this rest receive in 4/4 (Simple) Time?

half rest
2 beats

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How many beats does this rest receive in 4/4 (Simple) Time?

sixteenth rest
1/4 beat

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How many beats does this rest receive in 4/4 (Simple) Time?

eighth rest
1/2 beat

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F below the Bass Clef

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C above the Treble Clef

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F above the Treble Clef

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G below the Treble Clef

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A below the Treble Clef

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E above the Treble Clef

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D above the Bass Clef

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B above the Bass Clef

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D above the Treble Clef

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B below the Treble Clef

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G above the Bass Clef

Is the music a Skip or a Step?

Skip

Is the music stepping up or stepping down?

Stepping DOWN

Is the music a Skip or a Step?

Step

Is the music stepping up or stepping down?

Stepping UP

Are the notes at the same pitch or at different pitches?

B, Middle C = different pitches

Are the notes at the same pitch or at different pitches?

E, D = different pitches

Are the notes at the same pitch or at different pitches?

D, D = same pitch

Are the notes at the same pitch or at different pitches?

A, A = same pitch

Explain the sign.

Tie - hold for combined value

Explain the sign.

Brace - joins Treble Clef and Bass Clef to Grand Staff

Name the type of note.

dotted whole note

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C above the Treble Clef

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A above the Treble Clef

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C above the Bass Clef

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B below the Treble Clef

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A above the Treble Clef

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C below the Bass Clef

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E above the Bass Clef

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D below the Treble Clef

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D below the Bass Clef

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E below the Treble Clef

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G above the Treble Clef

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F above the Bass Clef

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D below the Bass Clef

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C below the Treble Clef

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G below the Bass Clef

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B below the Bass Clef

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B above the Treble Clef

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A above the Bass Clef

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A below the Bass Clef

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D above the Bass Clef

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B above the Treble Clef

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F below the Treble Clef

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E below the Bass Clef

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E below the Bass Clef

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C below the Bass Clef
