How to Read Ledger Lines

​The music staff goes on!

By Holly Hinchley

Ledger lines extend the music staff higher and lower.

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What Are Ledger Lines

We still follow the pattern of ABCDEFG ABCDEFC

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​Remember the Music Alphabet?

​1. Start with the last line of the music staff
2. From their work with the music alphabet going from space to line.

Figure out this note.

​1. Start with the last line of the music staff
2. From their work with the music alphabet going from space to line.

Figure out this note.

Multiple Choice

• G

• B

• F

• D

Multiple Choice

What is the name of this note

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

• C

• F

• A

• B

Multiple Choice

• C

• D

• B

• G

Multiple Choice

What is the letter name of this note

• G

• F

• E

• D

Multiple Choice

What is the name of this pitch?

• D
• F
• C
• B

• The Great Mrs. Hinchley

Remember to take your time as you are working with reading the music staff. Practice makes progress!