Note Reader
Learn to read sheet music
Practice reading notes on the musical staff. Perfect for beginners learning to read sheet music or experienced musicians wanting to improve their sight-reading.
Quick Reference
Treble Clef (G Clef)
Lines (bottom to top): E G B D F
"Every Good Boy Does Fine"
Spaces: F A C E
Bass Clef (F Clef)
Lines (bottom to top): G B D F A
"Good Boys Do Fine Always"
Spaces: A C E G
About Music Notation
Modern musical notation evolved over centuries, with the five-line staff system becoming standardized in the 16th century. This system allows musicians to read and perform music composed by others, across different time periods and cultures.
The treble clef (also called G clef) is used for higher-pitched instruments and the right hand of piano. The bass clef (F clef) is used for lower-pitched instruments and the left hand of piano.
Being able to quickly recognize notes on the staff is essential for sight-reading and learning new pieces efficiently.
Learning Tips
- 1Use mnemonics to remember line and space notes
- 2Practice a little bit every day for best results
- 3Start with beginner difficulty and work your way up
- 4Say the note name out loud as you identify it
- 5Listen to the note to connect visual and audio recognition
- 6Once comfortable, practice with actual sheet music