C, D, E, F, G, A, and B repeat across the keyboard.
Note chart
Piano notes chart
A piano notes chart maps every key to a note name and octave. The most useful beginner chart starts with C4 through B4, then repeats the same pattern in lower and higher octaves.
C4D4E4F4G4A4B4
C#4 / Db4D#4 / Eb4F#4 / Gb4G#4 / Ab4A#4 / Bb4Each octave has five black keys named as sharps or flats.
Seven white keys plus five black keys make the repeating pattern.
Read the chart left to right
Start on C and move by half steps. White keys and black keys together create the full chromatic sequence.
Use octave numbers
The same note letter repeats many times, so the octave number tells you which copy to play.
Connect chart notes to sound
After reading the chart, use single-note ear training to hear and identify the same names by sound.
C4 to B4 piano notes
| Key | Alternate name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| C4 | Natural | White |
| C#4 | Db4 | Black |
| D4 | Natural | White |
| D#4 | Eb4 | Black |
| E4 | Natural | White |
| F4 | Natural | White |
| F#4 | Gb4 | Black |
| G4 | Natural | White |
| G#4 | Ab4 | Black |
| A4 | Natural | White |
| A#4 | Bb4 | Black |
| B4 | Natural | White |
FAQ
Quick answers
What notes are on a piano?
The piano repeats C, C sharp, D, D sharp, E, F, F sharp, G, G sharp, A, A sharp, and B across octaves.
What is the best note chart for beginners?
A C4 to B4 chart is a good starting point because it shows one complete octave near Middle C.
Do piano notes repeat?
Yes. The same 12-note pattern repeats in every octave.