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Dynamics .. are signs showing how LOUD or SOFT to play.

f (forte) = LOUD P (piano) = SOFT

1. Some things sound f , some p . Which sign suits each of these pictures best?

Write the correct dynamic sign on the line in each picture.

The Bugler and the Echo 2. Read the words under the 1st line of music.

Write the dynamic sign you think is most correct in the box at the beginning.

3. Read the words under the 2nd line of music. Write the dynamic sign you think is most correct in the box at the beginning.

D LH '3 Loud ly the bu - gler sounds

LH la Soft ly the ech - o sounds

r LH -, r- RH--,

his re - train, "Tah

it a - gain, "Tah

4. Play THE BUGLER AND THE ECHO. Carefully observe the dynamics.

Assign with pages 12- 13.

Assign with pages 14- 15.

RH 2

0

tah!"

RH 2

I 0

tah!"

20 Assign with pages 33- 34.

C Position on the Grand Staff r-- LH--, r-- RH--, RH plays notes in the TREBLE STAFF. '

LH plays notes in the BASS STAFF. :):

CD E F G

LH 5 4 3 2 1

CD E F G I I I I I

RH 1 2 3 4 5

Notes ABOVE or ON the middle line have stems pointing DOWN.

Notes BELOW the middle line have stems pointing UP.

1. Write the LH notes in the BASS staff under the squares. Use QUARTER NOTES. Turn the stem of the CUP. Turn the stems of the DEF & G DOWN.

' 2. Write the RH notes in the TREBLE staff over the squares. Use QUARTER NOTES. Turn all the stems UP.

~ I ... ,, ~

'-.'-..V

~ [l ~ [[l [1 ~ @] ~ m 0 ~ L ,.

- .. / ..

Spelling Game 3. Write the name of each note in the square below it.

The letters in each group of squares will spell a familiar word.

IJ J J 000 0000 O A 00

~: F r E F IF F r I F J F 0000 000 O A 00

35 Assign with page 56.

Flats The FLAT SIGN ~ before a note means play the next key to the left, whether black or white.

1. Make some FLAT SIGNS:

First, draw one vertical line.

Then add the heavier curved line.

2. Write the names of the b keys in the boxes:

0 0

Draw 4 flat signs here.

0 0 0

3. Change each of these notes into a flat note. Play each with RH 3 or LH 3.

Be sure to CENTER the flat sign on the I I line or space of the note to be flatted: + =tz:

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L ,. .. - ,. Lt ".J --/ .. - ~

Lt I..J r.

Place the flat BEFORE the note:

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rJ

-1'.J

,..-.J , '.J

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4. Can you read this motto? ALWAYS ~ AND YOU'LL NEVER 2: ~o