Have you ever wondered “What is tempo in music?” or “Why is tempo in music important?” Find the answers with Hoffman Academy now!

Learn about musical symbols such as dynamic signs and tempo marks and how to apply them especially when you are playing piano.

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Do you ever get confused about how slow 'slowly' might mean as you read your music? This tempo reference table will set the record straight - FAST

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Great visual for remembering 6 basic tempos!