Sight Reading Game — Treble & Bass Clef Practice

This free sight reading game shows a sequence of nine crotchets on treble or bass clef. Play each note in order on the on-screen piano keyboard (C2–C6) or on your own instrument using the microphone. Correct notes fade to grey; a pointer shows which note to play next.

Unlike the Note Reading game, which tests letter names, this exercise checks whether you can read and play a short melody — an essential step towards real sight reading on piano.

• Treble clef sight reading — play right-hand sequences from three notes at level 1 to a full octave range at higher levels.
• Bass clef sight reading — play left-hand sequences separately or let the game alternate clefs when both hands are selected.
• Stepwise and skip movement — levels progress from conjunct motion to intervals up to a fifth.
• Pitch accuracy — the microphone listens to your instrument and matches by pitch.
• Sequence fluency — finish all nine notes to advance to a new exercise at the same level.

Piano and keyboard students from beginner level, children learning from age 4, and anyone who can name notes but needs help reading and playing short patterns. Ideal after some progress with the Note Reading game, or alongside piano lessons for children at Stringnote Academy.

On phones the on-screen keyboard is hidden and the microphone activates automatically — perfect for practising on a real piano at home.

• Read and play in order — strengthens sequential sight reading, not just single notes.
• Two input methods — on-screen piano on tablets and computers; microphone on all devices.
• Thirteen progressive levels — from C, D and E in the right hand to full-range patterns with varied intervals.
• Multilingual — British English, Spanish, Italian and French interface.
• Free and instant — no login, no app install. Open the page and play.

• Ensure students can name notes confidently first — use the Note Reading game if needed.
• On a phone or tablet at the piano, allow microphone access and place the device where it can hear the instrument clearly.
• Start at level 1 with treble clef only; add bass clef once right-hand playing feels secure.
• Encourage students to look ahead — read the whole pattern before playing the first note.
• Short daily sessions of 5–10 minutes build fluency faster than occasional long practice.

What is the Sight Reading game?

A free interactive exercise from Stringnote Academy. Nine notes appear on treble or bass clef and the student plays each pitch in order on the on-screen piano keyboard or on their own instrument using the microphone.

Can I use my own piano or instrument?

Yes. On phones and tablets the game activates the microphone so you can play your piano, keyboard or other instrument. On larger screens you can also use the on-screen piano keyboard from C2 to C6.

What happens if I play a wrong note?

The pointer returns to the first note and all notes turn black again. You must play the full sequence correctly from the start.

How is this different from the Note Reading game?

The Note Reading game tests note naming — choosing the letter A to G. This game tests whether you can read and play a short sequence in order.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes. Level 1 uses only three notes per hand and sequences start and finish on middle C. Thirteen levels gradually expand the note range and allowed intervals.