How long does it take to learn to read music

1. How long does it take to read music fluently?
2. Is it hard to learn to read music?
3. Can I teach myself to read music?
4. How long does it take to learn to read and write music?

How long does it take to read music fluently?

If you are a complete beginner, it may take 1.5 to 2 years before you feel like you are really sight reading. Here's a general rule: the difficulty of the music you are able to sight read well will always be about two levels below the difficulty of the repertoire you practice for recitals and such.

Is it hard to learn to read music?

Absolutely anyone can learn to read music with the right approach and some practice. Learning to read music is not hard – anyone who can read the alphabet of everyday language or read numbers already has the tools to learn how to read music. ... And it does so to learn new things and to become more effective at a task.

Can I teach myself to read music?

Many people believe it is hard to learn to read music. It isn't! In fact, reading music is a little like learning to read another language, but much easier than most languages to learn!. In fact, if you are reading this - you can learn how to read music with just a little effort.

How long does it take to learn to read and write music?

If you continued to work at it and push yourself, you could easily be beyond the level of a lot of people in a year - maybe 9 or possibly 6 months. It's a VERY attainable goal. Writing music means learning to play music of others first. That comes with reading music, but you can also of course play by ear and so on.