How to Read Sheet Music in One Easy Lesson

Today I will teach you how to read sheet music notes in this one easy lesson. This is a complete lesson with both instruction and practice. If you are a beginner who knows nothing at all about reading sheet music or you want a review, this easy lesson is perfect for you. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read notes on both the treble and bass clef, as well as the ledger lines on both clefs.

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Chapters
00:00 What you will be learning
00:20 Reading basics
05:49 How both clefs are related (IMPORTANT)
10:24 Sharps
13:37 Flats
14:56 Naturals
15:20 How to practice note reading
16:05 Reading practice session 1
18:38 Ledger lines: 4 rules to remember
22:08 Intervals
26:50 How to practice intervals
27:37 Reading practice session 2
30:40 Pattern recognition
31:53 Key signatures
34:50 The final tip

[VeeBee]

This is EXACTLY what I need! I've been struggling for ages!! I look forward to learning how to read the very top and very bottom of the piano. Ledger Lines!!

[briandocherty]

Hi Tim. At the ripe old age of 70 I decided to learn to play the piano and learn music theory, hopefully to help with my somewhat modest 2-year-old guitar skills. I have found your videos immensely helpful to me because when I actually got down to learning the piano the advanced knowledge I had gained from watching your videos prior to playing was invaluable. I very much like your style and presentation of the music. Thanks. Brian (UK).

[fishingpinky]

I have searched videos and websites for weeks trying to find this exact content. Thank you so much. I am 65 and just learning to play. I struggle with remembering the notes but your calm slow teaching for a beginner is spot on. So many videos say beginner and they are not really for true beginners. I subscribed and will check out your app.

[dsantos]

I will definitely watch this channel to aide in my learning.

[Sonz-xb]

Hey Tim. Hope you are well. It's been ages. So glad I found you again. Missed your lessons.

[LessonsOnTheWeb]

I to into a lot more detail about some of the more advanced reading strategies we talked about today. There is also a new version coming out next week which will include extra context and practice examples.

[nils_b]

Don't know why this doesn't have more views, I'ts on the perfect level (not to easy but exactly what you need to know to start). I also like that he really wants to help and don''t just wanna sell some course. 10/10 would recomend.

[Meow-cmcx]

Tim your videos are awesome. I use them as supplement with my piano lessons. Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[catherineprice]

Ty. Ive just started music theory and this is making it so much easier. Sharps and flats were doing my head in. 😮. I find learning easier with visuals while I listen.

[SPHEE_YT]

Nahh I've been looking for months for a video that explains it perfectly, and this is amazing!! Istg this is the only video that I've watched fully because I understand what's being said.

[J-li]

Hello, I’m starting to learn piano and this video was super helpful. I’m thankful for your dedication teaching in Youtube. I have been trying so hard to self-teach myself and now it makes way more sense after watching this lesson. I can sing and play violin, but piano is on another level. Thank you for the video and best of luck for the next year!

[martinredrinocalsarinjr.]

I've been watching longer than 35 minutes 😂 im at the office im not doing anything and out of boredom i slightly understood this😂

[sharonschmeling]

Great video, make a huge difference, your instructions shows you understood people who are new to learning .Ty, Ty, Ty...😊

[b-jscott]

Love the way this chap teaches! Brilliant!

[laurak.]

Very helpful video lesson. Thanks for the information, quizzes, and recommended music apps for practicing.

[sundarrajansarangarajan]

very useful lesson brother, God bless you

[StewpdPJ]

thank you so much! you answer all my questions in this video :D love it!

[CHIZZY_KEYZ]

Honestly this is the best lesson I have ever got in learning how to read music theory ❤.

[ramonawalter]

Thank you ! so informative. Your videos help so much.

[bobpx]

Excellent!! thanks for this, great breakdown.
The 4 rules of ledger lines is golden, great visual.
Drill for skill. Like Ringo said- ya know It don't come easy. Need to go through the 'pain' and only then success and acheivement is on the other side. Break on through to the other side.. yeah