Free sight reading practice. No account.
Sight reading gets faster when naming a note stops taking effort. You can drill that for free, today, in this browser. Start with three minutes.
What is free here
- The browser drill: one 3-minute session of naming notes on the staff. Use the buttons, your computer keyboard, or a MIDI keyboard where your browser supports Web MIDI. Nothing to install, no email.
- Piano note flashcards: treble and bass, with a range you choose and an instant check.
- Printable staff paper, a metronome and other practice tools: all free, all in the browser. See the practice tools.
- Clef for iPhone and iPad: unlimited focused treble and bass drills with streaks, plus one mixed daily session, on the free tier.
What costs money, plainly
The other Clef tracks (intervals, chords, key signatures, scales, arpeggios and more, 15 tracks in all) and extra daily sessions are part of full access: $39.99/year, $6.99/month, or $99.99 once. You can use the free tier for as long as you like. The browser drill and the tools stay free.
A free 10-minute daily routine
- Three minutes: the browser drill, or one focused drill in the app. Go for accuracy first, then speed.
- Three minutes: flashcards on the clef you are weaker in. Narrow the range until you get most right, then widen it.
- Four minutes at the piano: read one short, easy piece slowly, without stopping to fix mistakes.
Practising at the same time every day matters more than one long session a week.
Take it to your phone
The free tier keeps a streak and schedules notes you miss for later review, so it is the easiest way to keep the routine going.
Get Clef on the App StoreiPhone and iPad, iOS 26 or later. Free to download; full access is optional.
Questions
Is there a completely free way to practise sight reading?
For note reading, yes: the browser drill and flashcards on this site need no account and no payment. Practice on full passages in every key is usually part of paid programs, including Clef's full access.
Do I need to sign up or give an email?
No. The drill and the tools run in your browser without an account.
Does it work with a MIDI keyboard?
The browser drill accepts a MIDI keyboard in browsers that support Web MIDI (for example desktop Chrome and Edge). Otherwise use the on-screen buttons or your computer keyboard.
What is the difference between the browser drill and the app?
The browser drill is one short session. The app keeps your streak, schedules missed notes for review, and covers 15 tracks, two of which are free without limit.