The Method behind the Music

http://www.numbera.com/musictheory/theory/notation.aspx

A concise introduction to music theory and notation, including a Flash Keyboard. Basic instruction in conducting is also provided at this site.

Introduction to Reading Music

http://datadragon.com/education/reading/

Discussion of the basic elements of notation is expanded at this site to include information on time signatures, counting, and note shaping symbols.

Learn to Sight Sing

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Neil_Hawes/sitesing.htm

In addition to including a basic overview of music theory, this site provides an interactive introduction to voice and ear training.

The History of Notation

http://www.soweirdproductions.com/?page_id=291

A brief introductory survey of the evolution of music notation, including the development of strategies for notating modern music, is provided here. Score excerpts are provided.

Questions

1			Describe four useful strategies for learning to sight-sing more effectively.
2			Define the "grand staff."
3			What is the function of a clef?
4			Describe the two most commonly used clefs.
5			Identify and define the symbols for duration of both sound and silence.
6			How did the notation system evolve into its present form? What strategies are being employed for the representation of modern music?