Music Reading 101: Notes, Rhythm, and Basic Notation

Music Reading 101: Notes, Rhythm, and Basic Notation

Music Reading 101: Notes, Rhythm, and Basic Notation

Build foundational music-reading skills: staff and clef recognition, note names, common note values, rests, and simple rhythm reading through active practice.

Music Reading 101: Notes, Rhythm, and Basic Notation

Price

$16.31per class

$16.31

per week

Level
Beginner
Ages
10–14
Duration
40 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
8

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Class Experience

This beginner music-reading course teaches how written music translates into sound. Students learn the musical staff, treble clef, note names, common note values (whole, half, quarter, eighth), rests, counting, and simple rhythm notation. Lessons combine demonstrations, clapping, listening, notation exercises, and games to build reading fluency and confidence.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify the musical staff, treble clef, and basic music symbols

  • Recognize common note values (whole, half, quarter, eighth) and rests

  • Count and clap simple rhythms and notate them

  • Name notes on the staff and match them to letter names

Prerequisites

Materials needed:

-Notebook/paper

-Pencil

-Small whiteboard

-Dry-erase marker

-Computer device to attend lesson (e.g. tablet, laptop)

Meet Your Instructor

Niharika Bose

Minecraft & History Educator

6+ Years

Teaching Experience

5000+

Students Taught

All age groups

Preferred Ages

A passionate educator who blends interactive game-based learning with history, helping kids build confidence while exploring cultures and civilizations through creative projects.

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