In written music, it might look like this: Or this (if there are more than one): or The five horizontal lines on which the notes sit are called a staff. OMT was built on resources authored by Kris Shaffer, Bryn One of the most basic elements in music is the note. Goldstein. Notes represent sounds called pitches Understanding Basic Music Theory. Music Theory: From Beginner to ExpertThe Ultimate Step-By Book Archive Open Music Theory is an open-source, interactive, online “text”book for college-l