Music Reading (Part 1)
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Branon Dempsey
Branon Dempsey is the Managing Editor for PraiseCharts Live as well as the Clinic Director and Founder of Worship Team Training: a ministry for local church worship ministries. He has studied and been trained by members of Maranatha! Music and Integrity Music for worship ministry and composition. Branon lives in Cypress, Texas where he is also a Worship Leader/Songwriter and has been in ministry for over 16 years. You can read more articles and blogs by Branon on PraiseCharts Live or visit him at www.worshipteamtraining.com.By Branon Dempsey
Published on May 15, 2008
Whether if you are a pianist, guitarist, singer or other instrument player, this easy lesson in music reading maybe for you! Often at my workshops or through emails, I get many questions about learning to read music. At first it can seem intimidating and may leave feelings of doubt. Well let me say, you have a safe place here! There are countless individuals in worship teams that are always looking to refine their skills and understanding in music reading. Plus, music reading is fun!
The Basics
Whether if you are a pianist, guitarist, singer or other instrument player, this easy lesson in music reading maybe for you! Often at my workshops or through emails, I get many questions about learning to read music. At first it can seem intimidating and may leave feelings of doubt. Well let say, you have a safe place here! There are countless individuals in worship teams that are always looking to refine their skills and understanding in music reading. Plus, music reading is fun!
Reading music is like riding a bike; once you get rolling, you get better each time you pedal. These charts below may help you become more familiar with learning how to read music. I hope you find the diagrams easy to understand as they will help you identify staff and music icons. In addition, you will be able to learn the notes both on a music staff as they correspond with the notes on the keyboard. Enjoy the easy and fun music lesson!
Lesson 1:
Reading music is like riding a bike; once you get rolling, you get better each time you pedal. These charts below may help you become more familiar with learning how to read music. I hope you find the diagrams easy to understand as they will help you identify staff and music icons. In addition, you will be able to learn the notes both on a music staff as they correspond with the notes on the keyboard. Enjoy the easy and fun music lesson!
Lesson 1: