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C–D–E–F–G Note Reading
Build confidence reading C, D, E, F and G on the treble-clef staff. Start with single notes, then work through short reading patterns and play them on your piano.
◉ Note reading
▥ Five notes
◎ Interactive practice
Lesson Progress
Warm-Up — Recognise the Note
Recognise the Note
Look at the note on the staff and choose its name.
Find the Note
Read the note name, then select the matching note on the staff.
Staff to Keyboard
Read the note on the staff, then find and play the matching key on the keyboard.
Read and Play
Read each short pattern from the staff and play it on your piano.
Reading Challenge
Read each pattern and play the notes from left to right. Connect MIDI for automatic checking, or practise on any piano.
Listen to the patterns in this exercise.
Practice Complete
You’ve practised recognising, finding, reading and playing C, D, E, F and G on the treble-clef staff.
Before moving on, try reading a few notes without looking for letter-name hints. If you can recognise most of them comfortably, you’re ready for the next lesson.
Quick self-check:
Can you recognise C, D, E, F and G and find the matching keys on your piano?