These historic patterns made up the basis for medieval lyrical songform. How do these strange numeric codes work to convey harmonic information?
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What Is the Nashville Number System?
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How to Read Music: Counting and Clapping
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How to Read Music: What are Dots and Ties?
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Write It Tight: Tips for Writing More Successful Notation
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10 Tips for Making Your Sheet Music More Readable
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What Is a Music Engraver? (And What Does It Take to Become One?)
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