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#1068754 - 12/16/08 10:48 AM
Piano Reference
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Junior Member
Registered: 12/16/08
Posts: 3
Loc: Toronto
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Does anyone know of a reference book where I can quickly look up symbols and other unfamiliar notation?
I find most books are workbooks with lessons and exercizes. I'd really love to find a quick look-up guide so I can find what I need to know and get back to playing.
Thanks!
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#1068755 - 12/16/08 11:56 AM
Re: Piano Reference
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Registered: 12/01/05
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Loc: Edinburgh
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I'm not sure of any books, but there are plenty of websites which explain music notation symbols - for example: http://www.treblis.com/Notation/Music.htm Welcome to the forums, also! Euan.
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#1068756 - 12/16/08 06:19 PM
Re: Piano Reference
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Registered: 08/13/07
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I find this to be a really good question! I'm also looking for a "reference" type book or website, particularly about ornamentation. I have no idea where to look when I can't figure out how to play an ornament!
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#1068757 - 12/16/08 07:53 PM
Re: Piano Reference
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Registered: 04/12/08
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Loc: Central NC
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I found a copy of Fundamentals of Music by Frederick Fay Swift at the local used book store. It is 5x8 inches and about 1/4 inch thick. Somehow they get an amazing amount of information in this very compact volume. It covers: Musical Terms, Transposition, Embellishments, Intervals, Terms of Composition, Scales, Time values, and more. I have found it easy to use this book to find the answer to every question I have had thus far in my own piano journey. The book is currently out of print.... but, I just did a Google search and found 2 copies available for sale. Perhaps you will find more. Good Luck! http://www.antiqbook.com/boox/top/221417.shtml and another at http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fundamentals-music-Frederic-Fay-Swift/dp/B0007DTDG2
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#1068758 - 12/16/08 08:06 PM
Re: Piano Reference
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Registered: 10/12/06
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 Krysse,[/b] Welcome to the ABForum. As you can see, you will find many helpful friends here willing to assist with any questions you may have. pianoluvr,[/b] Below is a link to the most comprehesive musical notation site I have found on the Internet. I hope it helps both of you.  http://www.dolmetsch.com/musicalsymbols.htm Sincerely, Lisztener
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#1068760 - 12/17/08 07:55 AM
Re: Piano Reference
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Registered: 11/23/08
Posts: 38
Loc: Dacula, GA
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Hello Krysse, Welcome to the forums!! This helps me a lot as well... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_musical_symbols#Notes_and_rests
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#1068761 - 12/17/08 10:09 AM
Re: Piano Reference
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Registered: 12/16/08
Posts: 3
Loc: Toronto
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Thanks everyone for being so helpful and friendly! I'll definitely check out those ideas.
I'm really glad I found this forum. I'd love to take some piano lessons but I can't afford it right now so I'll have to make do with whatever information I can find.
Krysse
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