Basic Elements: Music Notation

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The earliest systems of notating music were used by the Greeks starting in the late 9th century. Over time the system was modified and by the 17th century had developed into the modern music notation we use today. What do you think brought about the need or desire to notate music? What historical events may have impacted the modifications that were made? Write your thoughts in your journal. Unit 1 journal is located in the Unit 1 - Basic Elements.