How do I start learning music for beginners?
Practice playing notes, chords, and scales on your instrument. After you've mastered the concepts of notes, chords, and scales, learning how to produce these sounds with your instrument is the first step to learning how to play music. Start by practicing notes first, then move on to scales, and finally to chords.
How do you become fluent in sheet music?
PHASE 1 – Master the Basics Before Sight Reading
- Know the musical alphabet, forward, backward, and in skips. ...
- Get to know the staff. ...
- Practice Rhythmic and Melodic Dictation of Familiar Songs. ...
- Practice Matching Sound with Written Music. ...
- Learn About Time Signature, Measures & Barlines. ...
- Memorize Guide Notes.