In Grade 4 time yet more time signatures are added. In compound time dotted minim and dotted quaver beats come into play. Watch this video for more information:
Alto Clef
Grade 4 introduces the alto clef. This clef is used mainly by violas. Watch this video for a more in depth explanation of how to read the Alto clef.
Double Sharps and Flats
A Double Sharp raises a note by 2 semitones, and a double flat lowers a note by 2 semitones. Watch this video for more information:
Breves, double dots, duplets
A breve lasts as long as two semibreves. Watch this video for more information:
Double dots: a second dot after a note adds on half the value of the first dot. For example, a the value of a double dotted minin is that of a minim, plus a crotchet (the value of the first dot), plus a quaver (the value of the second dot equalling a total of 3 and a half beats. Watch this video for more information:
Duplets are indicated by the figure 2 above the notes, or they can be written as dotted notes - see the examples on page 14 of the book. Watch this video for more information:
