The Complete Idiot''s Guide to Music Theory

(National Geographic (Little) Kids) #1

Chapter 19:Lead Sheets and Scores 255


The Least You Need to Know


◆Lead sheets present melody, chords, and lyrics.
◆Chord sheets are used to present chords only—and can use standard chord
notation or the simplified Nashville Number System of notation.
◆Choral scores include individual parts for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass;
plus piano accompaniment.
◆Band and orchestral scores include separate staves for each instrument—
and can be written in either concert or transposed keys.
◆The chore of creating written music can be made easier by computerized
music notation programs, such as Finale or Sibelius.
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