Structural Markings

Question 1

What is the purpose of double bars?

Answer 1

Double bars are often placed at important structural points in the sing (eg when a verse goes into a chorus) and makes it easy to see the start and end of various sections.

Question 2

What is the purpose of repeat bars?

Answer 2

Rather than rewriting a section when it repeats, repeat bars are used. They are placed at the beginning and end of the repeated piece.

Question 3

What do repeat bars look like?

Answer 3

A repeat bar has two lines with two dots next to it.