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Music TheoryReading Music 101: The Staff & Clefs
Reading Music 101: The Staff & Clefs
Goal
Learn how to translate those lines and spaces into actual notes on the piano.
The Musical Staff
The staff has 5 lines and 4 spaces. Notes live on both!
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The Clefs
**Treble Clef (𝄞):** Usually played with the Right Hand. **Bass Clef (𝄢):** Usually played with the Left Hand.
Mastering the Lines (Treble)
- •Lines: E - G - B - D - F (Every Good Boy Does Fine)
- •Spaces: F - A - C - E (Spells the word FACE!)
Quick Recap
Treble = High notes, Bass = Low notes.
Face spells the spaces.
Every Good Boy Does Fine for the lines.
Apply Your Knowledge
Practice what you just learned with these songs