The Evolution of Musical Notation

Look at these different types of musical notation and try to organize them chronologically (oldest first) - give reasons for your choice

Name that Theme

Try to identify these 15 famous musical themes (taken from movies and other popular compositions). Can you identify the different notations that go with the titles? Enjoy!

Name that Theme.pdf

Overview of the Musical Themes (different keys may be used) - not corresponding with the notation numbers!

1 Addams Family Theme (Mizzy)

2 Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart)

3 Für Elise (Beethoven)

4 Happy Birthday to You (Hill)

5 Harry Potter - Hedwig’s Theme (Williams)

6 Indiana Jones Theme (Williams)

7 Jaws Theme (Williams)

8 Mission Impossible Theme (Schifrin)

9 Ode to Joy (Beethoven)

10 Pink Panther Theme (Mancini)

11 Pirates of the Caribbean Theme (Zimmer)

12 Star Wars - The Imperial March (Williams)

13 Star Wars Main Theme (Williams)

14 Symphony No. 5 (Beethoven)

15 The Simpsons Theme (Elfman)

Nice short overview of the evolution of musical notation

Silly short overview of the evolution of musical notation

How to read music - this will help you understand the modern notation

Piano Keyboard and Grand Staff.pdf

A more detailed overview of the evolution of musical notation

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