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Note reading

Note reading trainer

Name notes on the treble and bass clef against the clock, with ledger lines, sharps and flats, and key signatures.

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How to practise note reading

Start with the treble or bass clef on its own and notes on the staff. When you answer quickly and correctly, add ledger lines, then sharps and flats. Switch to Key signatures mode to learn to recognise keys at a glance.

Try the 60-second challenge once a day and watch your best score rise. Reading fluently makes learning new pieces much faster.

Frequently asked questions

Which clef should I learn first?

Treble clef for most instruments and singers; bass clef for bass, cello and the piano's left hand. Pianists need both.

Does this help with graded exams?

Yes. Sight-reading is part of most graded exams, and fluent note reading is its foundation.

Learn with a teacher

Learn to read music with a teacher

Prism School of Music teaches in Gurgaon, South Delhi and Faridabad, for kids and adults. Start with a free demo.