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First Notes

Start Reading Music

Learn how notes are written on the staff and connect them with the keys you already know on the piano. In this level you’ll meet the treble clef, find Middle C on the staff, and begin reading simple melodies.

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8 Lessons

Step-by-step

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3 Practice Activities

Practice & reinforce

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1 Piece

Play real music

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1 Checkpoint

Level 02 review

You’ll learn

  • The staff and how notes move up and down
  • The treble clef and Middle C
  • Your first written notes: C, D and E
  • Reading C–D–E–F–G on the staff
  • Reading and playing a simple melody

Your Learning Path

Follow the lessons, practise with interactive exercises, play simple pieces, and check your progress.

02.1   Meet the Staff

Discover the lines and spaces of the musical staff.

02.2   Meet the Treble Clef

Learn what the treble clef means and where notes appear.

02.3   Middle C on the Staff

Connect Middle C on the staff with Middle C on the piano.

Find Middle C Practice

Interactive games to find keys and note names.

02.4   First Three Written Notes

Learn to read C, D and E on the staff.

02.5   Add F and G

Add F and G to complete your first five written notes.

C–D–E–F–G Note Reading

Build confidence reading C, D, E, F and G on the treble-clef staff. 

02.6   Notes Moving Up & Down

Learn to recognise when notes move higher or lower.

02.7   Read a Simple Melody

Put your note-reading skills together in a short melody.

First Reading Piece

Read and play your first complete piece.

Second Reading Piece

Read and play another piece using C, D, E, F and G.

02.8   Checkpoint

Review your Level 02 note-reading skills.

Your Progress

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Take it step by step

There’s no rush. Small, consistent practice is the key to making real progress.

Tools You’ll Use

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Keyboard Geography Explorer

Learn the layout of the keyboard.

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Note Finder

Find notes on the keyboard and on the staff.

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Finger Numbers Trainer

Train your fingers and build muscle memory.

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Rhythm Trainer

Learn and practise basic rhythms with interactive exercises.

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Ready to begin?

Start with 02.1 Meet the Staff and take your first step.