Reading Staff Notation

If you can already read staff notation then please skip this written introduction

Reading staff notation consists of two elements - rhythm and pitch

Below left is a chart showing you the symbols that represent rhythm

Below right is a chart showing you the symbols that represent pitch

Make sure you know them

FreeNoteandRestDurationChart.pdf
TheStavePoster.pdf

We will try to practice sight reading regularly using a combination of

Rhythm practise with Norm Weinberg's Web Rhythms

Pitch reading practise with actual scores and extracts of music

You can do this yourself below

Web Rhythms Guidance Video.mp4

Norm Weinberg's Web Rhythms

Watch the demo to the left showing you how to practise with this amazing and FREE resource