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You need to know how to read music to play music, transcribe music (write down a played song), transpose music (put music in a different key), and write music.
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How do you read sheet music?
The answer to this question has to be "the same way you read any music." If you know how to read music, you can read sheet music. If you don't, you are going to need some training or study. Learning to read music is like learning to read a language.
Do you need to be able to read music to play handbells?
Not every individual in such a group would have to be able to read music, although it would be an advantage for the group if everyone could. I should think that at least a few members would have to have a solid grasp of music theory; those who do will have to teach the others how to play the music by ear-- or by hand...
Would a piano make use of electrical energy?
Yes, you would need an electric lamp to read the music when it's dark.
Could Jimi Hendrix read music?
No, he could not read, he was self taught and never really learned to read music. He would play music by watching other people or play be ear.
Do you have to read music to write a song?
It depends on what instrument would write it on. For guitar, you can know just the chords, but don't have to read music!
Why do musicians need to read a sheet music don't they just know the song?
This is because if there is a long pause, they need to know how long it is and if they forget you can just read the music...not much help if you get lost though
i want to learn how to read music ?
Learning how to read music isn't that hard. You should try your local community college and see if they have an courses in music theory that you could audit. You could also try your local library which would probably have many books on how to learn to read music. There are also plenty of online resources like http://datadragon.com/education/reading/ that are pretty easy and offer step by step instructions for everything you'll need to learn to read music.
How do you learn to read music?
I used to be able to read music but I forgot how to from lack of doing it. But to learn to read music you have to know what the notes are, what they mean, and where they go on a staff. You can have someone teach you or you can teach yourself from a book. It just depends on which you would prefer and which you think would be easier for you.
What percentage of the population can read music?
5% can read music.
What musicans read to play music?
They read notes
Can Barbra Streisand read music?
If jay-z could read music that would be a total shocker.the guy starts singing a song and all see is him improvising .
What skill do you need to be successful in music?
you have to be musical and have a bit of talent you need to know how to read notes and you have to know all theory
