It is also possible to create more lines to reach other octaves (the first C note in this example, as well as the last A note, are on extra lines, also called “ ledger lines“). Notice how there are 5 lines on the staff. In the figure below, you can see the lines (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th): Each line and space is used to represent a different musical note.
This region is formed by lines and spaces. The Staff is the region where we write the musical notes. In the end, you will be mastering a new language. Just as you have memorized the sound of each letter, you will also need to memorize the way each note is represented on paper. So, as you read this chapter, you will possibly remember the moment when you learned the alphabet. Sheet music records harmonic, rhythmic and melodic ideas. It is possible to learn sheet music, and it is not difficult! We will explain everything now and show how much you will benefit from this knowledge. The problem is that learning sheet music through books is very complicated, because the explanations are difficult to comprehend. Furthermore, when a musician confesses not knowing sheet music, he usually ends up losing his reputation, and this is very inconvenient. Whoever wants to know and understand music probably dreams of learning sheet music, after all this is the most complete musical writing in existence.
