How to Read Music (sort of)
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Saturday 27 June 2026, Leichhardt
Of course, no-one can learn to read music in a single session!
But it is possible to explore how music notation works, and to discover how music notes, rhythms and expression are written on the page.
This session provides a beginner’s guide to the basic principles of western music notation and score reading.
Class numbers will be kept small, to allow plenty of time for questions. No prior musical knowledge is necessary.
Course Content
Topics we will cover
- How pitch is notated
- Notating rhythm
- Time signatures, bars and barlines
- How different parts are written
- Notating expression
- Chords and chord symbols
- Conducting scores
- Notating choral music
- Navigation: da capo, dal segno, repeats and codas
- Percussion notation
- Gaining fluency
- Annotating scores
How to Enrol
Saturday 27 June 202610:00 am - 1:00 pm
Susan Deas Music
Jarrett St Leichhardt
$75.50 inc GST
Enrol at TryBooking
Enrolments close Friday 19 June 2026
“Excellently presented. Course was interesting and very helpful. I am a musician who plays by ear so the musical theory overview was just what I needed.”
“Susan is a very good and animated presenter. Her material was extremely well researched and it delivered what was promised.”
“The content was very interesting and the pace of the class was good. The tutor had expert knowledge and imparted it well.”
“The course was enjoyable, very well presented, challenging but educational. My questions were answered very well.”
“Susan is a very enthusiastic teacher and was well informed and presented her course in a professional manner in great control of the technology.”