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The Importance of Reading Music
While reading music is not a prerequisite for being a musician, it certainly aids in absorbing and understanding various musical ideas. The instructor accentuates this point by referencing renowned composers like Igor Stravinsky and John Williams, whose orchestration techniques benefit from reading skills.
Notation and Practice
To solidify learning, notes on the staff are outlined, with clever mnemonics like “Evil Guys Bring Danger Fun” for the lines, and “FACE” for the spaces. This approach makes memorization straightforward as accompanimental examples are provided, like an “evil” rendition of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star".