Before getting into actually reading music, there are some basic terms that you need to know.

THE STAFF

If you were writing words, you might write them on lined paper or notebook paper.  Music is written on the staff .  The staff consists of 5 lines (and 4 spaces).

Looking at all these lines and spaces seems like it might be confusing, but don’t worry!  There are guides that will help you read the music quickly.  These guides are called clefs and they’re what we’ll be discussing next time!

If you’re serious about learning how to read music notes, you’ve got to start with the basics. One of the first basics is understand the most common music staff, the treble clef. It looks like this:

Also, study to post below to really get the hang of learning how to read music notes. Next time we’ll be talking about how to read the bass clef.

• How to Read Music Notes
• 5 fundamentals to Learn to Read Music
• Why It Takes Most People So Long to Learn How to Read Music and How It Doesn’t Have to Be the Case
• The Number One Mistake Most People Make in Learning to Read Music
• Music Reading Strategies and Plans for Maximum Learning in Minimum Time
• How Flashcards and regular Music Reading Programs Actually Hold You Back

Of course music basics will be covered too, like:

• Treble Clef
• Bass Clef
• Tone/Pitch
• Tempo and Timing
• The Music Staff
• Notes & Rests

Well anyway, this is just a welcome post and we’ll get on with the first “Learn To Read Music Fast” Lesson in a few days!