Sit near the middle of the keyboard.
Reading the Score
The Keyboard, Staff Lines, and Clef
BDEFGACBDEFGA BDCEFGAC BDEFGACBDEFGACC
M
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d
d
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Treble clef
Bass clef
Time Signatures and Counting Time
4/4 time 2/2 time 2/4 time
3/4 time 6/8 time 9/8 time
1 octave
2 black keys
3 black keys
Accidentals
(Sharp) Raise a semitone
B
(Flat) Lower a semitone
N
(Natural) Return to normal pitch
Key signature
Clef
Time signature
Notes and Rests