When you start learning to play the piano, it's really important to understand the musical staff.

The staff is made up of five horizontal lines and four spaces. Each of these can hold a musical note. Here’s a simple guide to help you out:

1. The Staff

• Lines and Spaces: The staff has five lines. From the bottom to the top, they are E, G, B, D, and F.
• There are also four spaces. From the bottom to the top, they are F, A, C, and E.
• To remember the lines, you can use the phrase "Every Good Boy Does Fine." For the spaces, just remember the word "FACE."

2. Clefs

• Treble Clef: This clef is used for higher notes. It is usually played with your right hand. The treble clef curls around the second line, which stands for the note G.
• Bass Clef: This clef is for lower notes. It is usually played with your left hand and wraps around the fourth line, which stands for the note F.

3. Notes

• Note Placement: Notes can be placed on the lines or in the spaces. A note on a line shows a specific sound, just like a note in a space does.

4. Ledger Lines

• Sometimes, we need to write notes that go beyond the five lines of the staff. We use ledger lines for this. These are extra lines added above or below the staff for higher or lower notes.

Understanding these parts is the first step to making beautiful music on the piano.

Happy playing!