How to Learn Treble Clef Notes

Reading music requires the memorization of the notes on the treble and bass clefs. You must be able to look at the written music and be able to press or play the appropriate notes on your instrument. If you are trying to read music, it is probably best to learn to write it as well. This may help you visualize the notes on the treble clef and make reading music easier.

Instructions

1. Draw five straight horizontal lines, one above the other, creating a staff.

2. Write a treble clef on the left side of the staff. A treble clef indicates what notes are associated with the lines and spaces on the staff.

3. Draw a dot on each line of the staff.

4. Write "E" below the first dot, "G" below the second dot, "B" below the third dot, "D" below the fourth dot and "F" below the fifth dot. These are the note names for the lines on the treble clef.

5. Repeat Steps 1 & 2 and draw a dot in each space of the staff, starting with the space above the first line.

6. Write "F" below the first dot, "A" below the second dot, "C" below the third dot and "E" below the fourth dot. These are the note names for the spaces on the treble clef.

Tips & Warnings

• The treble clef is also referred to as the G clef.

• Memorize the lines of the treble clef by remembering this phrase: Every Good Boy Does Fine.

• Memorize the spaces of the treble clef by remembering this word: FACE.