Theory of Music

Grade 1 Lesson 5 (Dots, Ties and Slurs)

Dots way of making a note sound longer

A DOT after a note makes the note half as long again. Hold for 6 counts Hold for 3 counts

Hold for 1 counts

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Ties another way of making a note sound longer

A TIE is another way of making a note sound longer. It is a short curved line connecting one note with another of the same pitch. The first note is played and held for the value of all the notes tied together.

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Slurs means to play LEGATO

A SLUR is a curved line which may be the same length as a tie, or longer to cover a group of notes. It shows that the notes are to be played LEGATO. LEGATO is an Italian word meaning to play smoothly and well connected. The difference between a slur and a tie is that a tie connects notes of the same pitch, but a slur covers notes of different pitches

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Tie or Slur

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Name these notes

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HOMEWORK
Complete lesson 5 in MYT Grade 1

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