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Learn how to read music - music notation. Music notation is used to record music in a written format, and it is written on music staff.

Music staff is visual representation of a piano keyboard.  It is consisted of of lines and spaces. Two staves are combined to form a grand staff (see diagram below).

The top stave is written in treble clef, and it is used for (right-hand) piano (or violin, flute, and other music instruments). The bottom stave is written in bass clef, and is used for (left-hand) piano (or other instruments such as cello or guitar).

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We have learned the names of all the white keys as well as the black keys. Once again, review the above music notation chart , you can also use the acronyms to help memorizing these notes (see below).

Treble Clef
(top stave)
Notes in the spaces: F, A, C, E (FACE)
Notes on the lines: E, G, B, D, F (Every Good Boy Does Fine)

Bass Clef
(bottom stave)
Notes in the spaces: A, C, E, G (All Cow Eat Grass)
Notes on the lines: G, B, D, F, A (Good Boys Do Fine Always)

[Review: The Names of Piano Keys]

Now, test your note reading skills using Note Trainer

Use interactive virtual piano below to play any notes:

Grand Staff of Piano Keyboard

Lesson 4 - Learn music staff & clef signs (treble / bass clefs).

Note Durations

Lesson 5 - Learn how to keep time in music - time signatures & how to count different time signatures.

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Click below to watch animation demos:


Lesson 4: Music Notation - Piano Grand Staff

Essential Dictionary of Music Notation
The Most Practical and Concise Source for Music Notation
A handy reference in an easy-to-use format
Alfred’s Teach Yourself to Play Piano
Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing Now!
Book & DVD - Teach Yourself Series

Music Notation
Learn Music Notation - Note Durations

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