Learn about TwinNote music notation and the advantages it offers.
The Basics
Overview of Features
TwinNote’s main characteristics and the reasoning behind
them.
Scales
Illustrations and discussion of major and minor scales in
TwinNote.
Intervals
Illustrations of intervals in TwinNote.
6-6 Pitch Pattern
Explanation of TwinNote’s “6-6” pitch
pattern and its benefits.
Rhythm
Rhythm and duration symbols in TwinNote.
Key Signatures
TwinNote’s alternative key signatures.
Accidental Signs
TwinNote’s alternative accidental signs.
Names of Notes and Intervals
TwinNote can be used with the standard note and interval
names.
Clefs
TwinNote’s alternative clef signs.
Beyond the Basics
Influences: Alternative Notation Systems that Inspired
TwinNote
A useful discussion if you are new to alternative music
notation systems.
TwinNote TD — Traditional Duration Version
Uses exactly the same duration symbols as traditional music
notation.
TwinNote 5L — Five-Line Staff Version
An experimental version of TwinNote that uses a five-line
staff.
More topics planned…
There are plans to add more information and illustrations. Possible topics include:
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Major and minor scales–> Scales -
Intervals–> Intervals -
Note duration and rhythm notation–> Rhythm Notation -
Key signatures–> Key Signatures -
Accidental signs–> Accidental Signs - Enharmonic equivalents, Nomenclatures
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Clef and register symbols–> Clefs - The circle of fifths
- Ledger Lines
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