It is important not just to play music but also to understand and
speak the language of music. Learning theory of music is a simple
way to explain music. We provide training for the students for
Trinity College of London theory of examination and ABRSM. Learning
theory of music will be helpful to read and write musical
notation.
In standard Western music notation, tones are represented
graphically by symbols (notes) placed on a staff or staves, the
vertical axis corresponding to pitch and the horizontal axis
corresponding to time. Note head shapes, stems, flags, ties and dots
are used to indicate duration. Additional symbols indicate keys,
dynamics, accents, rests, etc. Verbal instructions from the
conductor are often used to indicate tempo, technique, and other
aspects.
In Western music, a range of different music notation systems are
used. In Western Classical music, conductors use printed scores that
show all of the instruments' parts and orchestra members read parts
with their musical lines written out. In popular styles of music,
much less of the music may be notated. A rock band may go into a
recording session with just a handwritten chord chart indicating the
song's chord progression using chord names (e.g., C major, D minor,
G7, etc.). All of the chord voicings, rhythms and accompaniment
figures are improvised by the band members.
