The musical alphabet includes the notes A, B, C, D, E, F and G, and is the same for all instruments. Learn how to understand the musical alphabet in this free music theory video lesson.
Half step notes occur between the E and the F notes and between the C and the B notes. Learn more about the definition of half step notes in this free music theory video lesson.
The treble clef is one of two main clefs usually used on the staff, and the staff is a series of lines used in musical notation. Learn more about treble clefs and staffs in this free music theory video lesson on reading music.
Ledger lines are used to notate music higher or lower than the lines of the staff. Learn more about how ledger lines are used with notes higher than the treble clef in this free music theory video lesson on reading music.
The bass clef is usually used with lower-pitched instruments, while the treble clef is used with instruments that are higher-pitched. Learn the basics of the bass clef in this free music theory video lesson on reading music.
Ledger lines are used to transition from the bass clef to the treble clef. Learn how to transition between bass clef and treble clef by crossing over middle C in this free music theory video lesson on reading sheet music.
Rhythmic notation uses quarter notes, half notes, whole notes and more. Learn about quarter notes, time signatures and the 4/4 meter in this free music theory video lesson on reading music.