explanation of common symbols used violin sheet music
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more difficult versionDown Bow Symbol
Up Bow SymbolSlur Symbols
Repeat Symbol
B Part Starts Here
Repeat Symbol(back to start of B part)
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Play this measure 1st time through A
Play this measure 2nd time through A
“Natural” Symbol(play C natural)
Quarter Note(1 beat)
Half Note(2 beats)
Whole Note(4 beats)
Dotted Quarter Note(3 beats)
Repeat Symbol(from beginning)
Repeat Symbol(from dots)
The difference between the simple version and the one on the rightare a few extra notes which add rhythm and “liven up” the tune.
Root melody notes are circled in red.
Sheet Music for the Same TuneOften Look Different