notation
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Ms. Chan examines the process by which scales and music notation came to the page.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
Shortly after “In C,” Riley gave up the use of notation, devoting himself to keyboard improvisation and his vocal raga practice.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2025
The waltz has minor errors in rhythm and notation but Mr McClellan said he is sure that Chopin is behind it.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2024
Both became industry standards for digital music notation throughout the 2000s, launching regular updates and holding a sort of “duopoly” over the space, as Dorico’s product marketing manager, Daniel Spreadbury, characterized it to me.
From Slate • Sep. 26, 2024
Students who are already familiar with notation and basic musical definitions can skip the first sections and begin with this introduction to the physical basis of music.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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