http://www.blogigo.com/learnmusic en melodymusic melodymusic Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:08:00 +0200 daily 1 7. Other symbols This page contains some of the symbols you might come across while reading music.   <> Play the note 1/2 step up (Sharp)   Play the note 1/2 step down (Flat)   Play the note normally; pay no attention to the key signature   The above 3 symbols can also appear at the beginning of each line of music affecting the whole line. Also, if they are included in an individual measure, they override each other and carry through ties or slurs.   Compressed Rests. The number on top specifies how many measures of rest.   Fermata. Hold the note until cut off. ... Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:08:00 +0200 http://www.blogigo.com/learnmusic/lesson7/2/ http://www.blogigo.com/learnmusic/lesson7/2/ 8. Shaping and Volume of Music For music to have some real feeling and expression it must be shaped. Volume of notes   f Loud ff Loud Loud fff As loud as possible p Quiet mp Medium Quiet mf Medium Loud pp Quiet Quiet cresc Louder     Stuff that affects notes  ... Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:04:52 +0200 http://www.blogigo.com/learnmusic/Lesson-8/1/ http://www.blogigo.com/learnmusic/Lesson-8/1/