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Musical Notes Cipher

Encode and decode messages using musical notes. Convert between note names, solfege (Do Re Mi), numbers, and frequencies.

Enter notes: C D E, Do Re Mi, or C4 D4 E4

Treble Clef Staff

F
D
B
G
E
Lines: E G B D F (Every Good Boy Does Fine)
Spaces: F A C E

Musical Notes as Cipher

Musical notes can encode messages since the basic note names (C, D, E, F, G, A, B) are also letters. This creates opportunities for hiding words in sheet music.

Note Naming Systems

English/American System

Uses letters A through G for the seven natural notes. The scale runs C D E F G A B.

Solfege (Do Re Mi)

The solfege system uses syllables: Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si (Ti). This system is used worldwide, especially for vocal training.

German System

Similar to English, but uses H for B-natural and Bfor B-flat. This famously allows spelling BACH (Bb-A-C-B).

Musical Puzzles in Geocaching

  • Note sequences: Sheet music spelling words
  • Frequency values: Note frequencies as coordinates
  • Interval patterns: Distances between notes as numbers
  • Famous melodies: Recognize tunes that spell messages

Words That Can Be Spelled

Many English words use only letters A-G:

  • CAFE, FACE, BEAD, BEEF
  • DEAD, FADE, CAGE, BADGE
  • DECADE, FACADE, CABBAGE

Reading Sheet Music

On the treble clef:

  • Lines (bottom to top): E G B D F
  • Spaces (bottom to top): F A C E