al fine

Fine command in piano music.
Fine, meaning "end," may be found in the middle of a composition with a final barline. Image © Brandy Kraemer

Definition: The Italian musical phrase al fine (“to the end”) is an indication to play to the end of the music, or until you reach the word fine. Al fine is usually seen in the commands D.C. al fine and D.S. al fine.
See al coda.

Also Known As:

  • à la fin (Fr)
  • zum Ende (Ger)

Pronunciation: al fee'-nay
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• Note-Lengths in U.K. & U.S. English
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• Understanding the Key Signature
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Helpful Info For Owning a Piano
How to Safely Whiten Your Piano Keys
Learn ivory-safe methods for brightening up your acoustic piano keys, and find out what you can do to prevent keyboard yellowing.
When to Tune a Piano
Find out when (and how frequently) you should schedule a professional piano tuning to keep your piano healthy and on-pitch.
Ideal Piano Temp & Humidity Levels
Learn how to maintain sound quality and piano health by monitoring the temperature, humidity, and natural light in your piano room.

Illustrated Piano Chords:

AbmajAbma7Abma9  | AbminAbm7Abm9  | AbdimAb°7  | AbaugAb+7  | Absus2Absus4