“8ve” Signs
If you see an 8ve sign above a passage of notes (normally with a line indicating the pas-
sage of notes it refers to) then this means that these notes should be played an octave
higher than written.
GOOD LUCK!!
How did you get on with the worksheets? Donʼt worry if you found them a bit tricky -
it will get easier as you practice.
O.K. So, we now know that we can play naturals (white notes) and sharps/flats (black
notes). However, it would help a lot if we knew when to expect them to appear instead of
them just creeping up on us. In order to understand this we need to have a basic grasp of
the concept of scales/keys.
HEALTH WARNING!!These next few pages about scales/keys may make your brain ache the first time you read
them! Donʼt worry if this is the case - just make yourself a cup of coffee and read them
again. I am confident that you can grasp this material and, when you do, you will find your
musicianship takes off to a new level because you will understand what these troublesome
sharps and flats are and why they appear so often! So, here goes...
It’s Time To Test Your Knowledge
Have a go at the 3 Lesson 1 Worksheets in your
workbook