Systems and methods for teaching music notation comprehension

A method for teaching music notation, the method comprising:

• receiving, via an interface of a computing device, a selection of music;
• presenting, via the interface, a first representation of the music, wherein the first representation comprises symbols, wherein each symbol corresponds to an aspect of the music, wherein the aspect of the music is at least one of pitch and duration, and wherein the first representation of the music does not include clef, staff, or notes;
• receiving, via the interface, an indication of readiness to transition to a second representation of the music;
• presenting, via the interface, the second representation of the music, wherein the second representation of the music comprises the symbols overlayed on notes, and wherein the second representation of the music does not include clef or staff;
• receiving, via the interface, an indication of readiness to transition to a third representation of the music;
• presenting, via the interface, the third representation of the music, wherein the third representation of the music comprises the symbols overlayed on the notes and clef and staff;
• receiving, via the interface, an indication of readiness to transition to a fourth representation of the music;
• and
• presenting, via the interface, the fourth representation of the music, wherein the fourth representation of the music comprises the notes, clef, and staff, and wherein the fourth representation of the music does not include the symbols.