How to Read Music

A basic primer for anyone without musical training who wishes to learn to read musical scores when singing or taking up an instrument. The book explains how notes are named and written; how to read melody, interpret time signatures, keys, sharps, flats, and naturals; how to read tempo; and how to play chords.Roger Evans has helped nearly half a million readers learn to play an instrument on their own. His books include How to Play Piano and How to Play Keyboards.a guide to musical signs * a complete note directory * challenging exercises * amusical dictionary * a selection of well-known pieces of music to read