Accidentals are notes of a pitch that aren’t the official member of the scale indicated by the key signature. They alter the pitch of the note they precede by a specific amount. The sharp (… See more

Articulation marks determine how a single note or phrase in a musical staff should be played. These marks often determine a note’s duration and expression. 1. Staccato: The note s… See more

Barlines separate musical bars according to the time signature of the piece. This helps musicianskeep track of where they are in the sheet music. There are several different types of bar… See more

Break symbols tell the performers to take short breaks by breathing or allowing a brief space between notes or phrases. 1. Breath marks: A breath mark instructs the aerophone … See more