Note reading practice on the treble and bass clef
Learn to read sheet music one note at a time. A note appears on the staff and you choose its name; a right answer moves straight on, and a wrong one shows you the answer and plays the note.
Practise the treble clef from A3 to C6 or the bass clef from C2 to E4, with ledger lines either side, and name notes as letters, in solfège (do re mi) or in sargam (Sa Re Ga).
How to practise reading notes
- Pick the clef you are learning: treble for most melody instruments, bass for bass, cello and the piano left hand.
- Name each note. Aim for accuracy first, then for speed and a long streak.
- Learn the lines and spaces as patterns: on the treble clef the lines are E G B D F and the spaces spell F A C E.
Frequently asked questions
How can I learn to read music quickly?
A few minutes of note naming every day. Learn the lines and spaces of one clef, then add ledger lines once you name the staff notes without thinking.
What are the notes on the bass clef lines?
From the bottom: G, B, D, F and A. The spaces are A, C, E and G.
Can I practise with sargam or solfège names?
Yes. Switch the note names to Do Re Mi or Sa Re Ga; C is Do and Sa, so each name matches the same staff position.