ELEMENTS OF MUSIC

1) Pitch
Pitch and its physical basis in the frequency of vibration of some material
object. This will introduce the elements of notating pitch in printed music. These
elements include: the staff; the clefs, including the subscript; Key Signature; the
"note", including sharp and flat.

G cleft in a key of C sharp G cleft in a G flat

Pitches which exist between any of the lettered tones are notated by the use of
symbols called "sharps(#)", "flats(b)"

2) Rhythm
Rhythm can be defined as the quality of music which determines its motion
through time. The most common notational elements used in printed music to
express rhythm, include, the Beat, Measures, and Time Signature.

3) Dynamics
Musical Dynamics are defined here to be the intensity or volume of the sound
and the changes in that intensity through time. The word "dynamic" implies
motion or change. This bring the music alive to the listener by providing
character or providing a story.

Crescendo - music will louder or more intense

Decrescendo – music will be softer or quieter

 4) Timbre
Timbre is a quality of sound that is caused by the harmonic content of that
sound. Timbre is used on the Classic Guitar to add "color" to the music. I will
often use the word color instead of Timbre because music is painted with the
harmonic palette of Timbre in much the same way an artist uses color to give
life to his paintings.