Your Guide to Polyphony in Music Polyphony simply means “multiple voices.” In classical music this can range from two independent voices in dialogue with one another to the counterpoint of a baroque fugue. Polyphonic music was especially important during the Renaissance and Baroque eras, where the intricacy of voicing was at its height. And there … Read more
Guide to Rests in Musical Notation Learn all about different kinds of rests in music in this comprehensive guide. Want a solid foundation first? Build solid reading habits inside the Fundamentals course. The purpose of rests Music is an interplay between sound and silence. When the conductor raises the baton and signals the beginning of … Read more
Guide to Notes in Musical Notation Learn all about the rhythm, duration, and values of notes in music in this comprehensive guide. New to reading music? Take your first structured steps on the classical guitar. Music notes Musical notes consist of two elements: pitch and rhythm. The pitch of a note depends on its position … Read more
How well do you know your classical guitar notation? This example from “Julia Florida” by Agustin Barrios is a good example of just how many guitar notation symbols exist in our music. As teachers at CGC Academy, we see a lot of questions regarding the various marks that appear all over our music. So here … Read more