About this game
Put the lines and spaces together. This free treble clef note reading game mixes all of the line notes (E, G, B, D, F) and space notes (F, A, C, E) so you practice reading the whole staff. Choose 30, 60, or 120 seconds and name as many notes as you can.
How to play
- Choose how long you want to play (30, 60, or 120 seconds) and press Start Game.
- Look at the question on screen and tap the answer you think is right.
- You'll see right away if you were correct. Your score and streak go up with every right answer.
- When time runs out you'll see your score. Play again to beat it, or sign in to save your results.
Tips for beginners
Notes move up the staff in alphabet order, alternating line, space, line, space. If you know one note, you can find its neighbor: the space above E is F, the line above F is G, and so on.
For teachers and parents
The next step after the separate space and line games for beginner students. Great as a weekly check-in: compare scores from week to week to see reading speed improve.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I read treble clef notes quickly?
- Learn a few landmark notes (like the G line the clef curls around) and step up or down by alphabet from there. Short daily rounds build speed.
- What is the treble clef also called?
- The G clef, because it curls around the second line, which is G.
- Is this game free?
- Yes. No account or download is needed to play.