Music Theory for Songwriters, Part One

with Julian Velard

A Quick Reference Guide for Reading Musical Notation

The Treble Clef

Treble lines: E G B D F “Every Good Boy Does Fine”
Treble spaces: F A C E “FACE”

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The Bass Clef

Bass lines: G B D F A “Good Burritos Don’t Fall Apart”
Bass spaces: A C E G “All Cows Eat Grass”

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Circle of Fourths and Fifths

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