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Lesson 55 of 84 ยท Music Notation

The Grand Staff for Piano (Part 2)

Learn about the grand staff for piano (part 2): read dotted notes and rests accurately

What You'll Learn

Dotted notes add half the original value: a dotted half note lasts 3 beats (2 + 1). A dotted quarter lasts 1.5 beats.

1

Read dotted notes and rests accurately

2

Navigate D.C., D.S., and coda markings

Notes on the Staff

D4
C4
D4
E4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What is a bar line?