Monday, May 2, 2011

Why You Should Learn How To Read Music

By Judy Jones


If you are thinking about learning how to play an instrument, you may also want to learn how to read music. Although this skill is often overlooked and neglected by many people, there are tons of important reasons to develop this skill.

One of the greatest benefits of gaining this skill is that you can decrease the amount of time it takes to master an instrument, and you may even be able to play better. Many teaching materials use notation, and if you are planning on playing your favorite artists' songs, most of them will be notated, which will allow you to play along.

Although some instruments offer alternatives to notation, such as tablature, it is important to understand that these other forms do not provide as much information. For example, you would need to hear a song in order to play it by using tablature. Notation, on the other hand, gives you the information you need to play a piece without hearing it first.

If you wish to study music, become a teacher, or a professional performer, you will need to know how to read notation. All of these jobs require you to have this skill, and there are no schools that accept applicants who are unable to understand notation.

Being able to notate your own original compositions will also allow you to provide other players with instructions on how to play your pieces. This means that you can create songs for any instrument you can think of, even if you do not know how to play it. It also gives you the ability to compose orchestral and band pieces.

If you learn how to read music, you may be able to improve your skills as a performer and increase the number of jobs you can apply for. Be sure to dedicate time each day to acquiring this skill and hire a tutor if you need help.




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