Pitch Names/Ledger Lines Cheat Sheet

Pitch Names/Ledger Lines Cheat Sheet

Treble Clef

Bass Clef

Pitch Names Worksheet

Note Values Cheat Sheet

Dot Rule

The dot rule states this: A dot adds half the value of the note to the note.

To problem solve a dotted note, here are 3 steps to follow:

1. Figure out the value of the note the dot is attached to.

2. Decide what half the value of the note is. This amount represents the dot.

3. Add the value of the dot to the value of the note.

Key Signature

Sharps Cheat Acronym:

Go Dancing After Eating Big F#ried C#hicken

Flats Cheat Acronym:

Feed B♭ears E♭ggs A♭nd D♭on’t G♭ive C♭hocolate

If these do not work for you, feel free to make your own! J

Key Signature Worksheet

Please put a whole note on the letter name represented by the key signature.

Time Signature Cheat Sheet

If it was in 6/8 time, an eighth note ( ) gets one beat.

If it was in “Cut Time” (2/2), a half note ( ) gets one beat.