For beginner musicians, understanding the theorybehind music symbols is only half the battle—the practical application of these symbols is equally important. Here are some practi… See more

The accent is a sideways V found on the top or bottom of the head of a note. It indicated that the specific note should be played at an increased dynamic over the other note… See more

The arpeggiosymbol indicates to the player that the notes in the chord should be played independently and in a sweeping motion similar to the way an arpeggio is played. See more

The brace symbol is used to indicate that two clefs on a musical staff are connected and should be played together. It’s used most commonly to visually connect the bass and tr… See more

In sheet music, you’ll often see roman numerals denoting the chord’s position within the key of a piece of music. See more