Read Music

Music is a universal language; however, there are basic skills you must develop before you can read it. How long it takes you to master those skills depends upon you; the more dedicated you are to study and practice, the quicker you'll be at picking it up. more »

Music notation is the written language of music. The ability to read and write musical notation allows musicians, regardless of genre or location, to effectively communicate their music to one another. As with any language you don't understand, music notation appears to be difficult to comprehend, but in truth, learning to read and... more »

Music staff, also referred to as standard music notation, is the most common method of music notation used by musicians. Since music staff notation is so widely used, knowing how to read it is an essential skill for almost any musician to develop. While it is more intimidating to learn than the more instrument-specific methods of... more »

Many people know how to read music in treble clef (G clef) and bass clef (F clef). Yet many people are unfamiliar with Viola Clef (or C Clef). Viola (pronounced Vee-ola) is the middle instrument of the Violin family. The viola looks like a violin. It is bigger than a violin, but smaller than a cello. Violinists read music in... more »

Teaching children to read music is a skill that can open many doors in a child's future. There are many excellent methods, activities, and games that can be used to teach children music. There are even methods to teach blind children how to read notes in braille and play instruments. No child needs to be left out of learning to read... more »