Understanding Music Notation

Front

Another name for the Treble Clef

Back

G Clef

Front

Another name for the Bass Clef

Back

F Clef

Front

Whole Note

Back

4 beats

Front

Half Note

Back

2 beats

Front

Quarter Note

Back

1 beat

Front

Eighth Note

Back

1/2 beat

Front

Sixteenth Note

Back

1/4 beat

Front

Sharp Symbol

Back

Raises pitch by a half step

Front

Flat Symbol

Back

Lowers pitch by a half step

Front

Natural Symbol

Back

Cancels sharp or flat