Understanding Segno and Coda Marks
Segno and coda marks belong to a system used to express complex repetitions:
- D.C., or Da Capo
Indication to repeat from the beginning, and is seen two ways:- D.C. al fine: Repeat from the beginning, and end the song at the word fine.
- D.C. al coda: Repeat from the beginning; play until you reach a coda (or the phrase al coda), then jump forward to the next coda sign to continue playing.
- D.S., or Dal Segno
Indication to repeat from the last segno; seen two ways:- D.S. al fine: Repeat from the last segno, and end the song at the word fine.
- D.S. al coda: Repeat from the last segno; play until you reach the first coda, then skip to the next coda sign.
■Staff & Barlines ■Note Lengths ■Articulation Marks ■Repeat Signs
■The Grand Staff ■Dotted Notes ■Dynamics & Volume ■Segno & Coda Signs
■Time Signatures ■Accidentals ■Key Signatures ■Pedal Marks
■Tempo Commands ■Piano Chords ■Music Rests ■8va & Octave Commands
