How to Read Music Author:Roger Evans A basic primer for anyone without musical training who wishes to learn to read musical scores when singing or taking up an instrument. The book explains how notes are named and written; how to read melody, interpret time signatures, keys, sharps, flats, and naturals; how to read tempo; and how to play chords. — Presents instructions for reading c... more »lassical, popular, folk, and jazz music, with a musical dictionary, note directory, and directory of musical signs.« less