MusicYears 3–5Theory

Performance directions

Understand Italian terms: legato, staccato, da capo, dal segno, fine, rit., accel., andante, allegro, presto

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine you're playing a tune on a 🎹. A special word tells you how to play it — loud or soft!

  2. 2

    What does 'piano' mean in music?

  3. 3

    Here's a music note with 'p' — that's short for piano. When you see a 'p', play softly, like a mouse tip-toeing 🐭.

  4. 4

    Tap the notes and play them softly — like a piano whisper!

  5. 5

    Let's learn a new word: 'forte' — it means play loudly! 🗣️

  6. 6

    Which letter stands for 'play loudly'?

  7. 7

    Listen to this tune. Is it playing piano (soft) or forte (loud)?

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