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Lesson 18 of 84 ยท Music Notation

Chord Symbols for Pop Music

Learn about chord symbols for pop music: recognize dynamic markings from pp to ff

What You'll Learn

Chord symbols (C, Dm, G7) appear above the staff in popular music, telling accompanists which chords to play.

1

Recognize dynamic markings from pp to ff

2

Read and write quarter, eighth, and half notes

Notes on the Staff

Tap a note to hear it

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What does a treble clef indicate?