Commonly used notation methods are divided into the following types:

1. Simplified musical notation. Using Arabic numerals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 as notes refers to a simple notation method, which has two types: letter notation and number notation.

2. Text spectrum. Use words, numbers, etc. to represent the pitch of each note, and use other auxiliary means to represent the rhythm. Unique to China are Gongshang Pu, Lu Lu Pu, Gongchi Pu and Gong and Drum Pu.

3. Square spectrum. The Taicu Rhythm lists twelve rhythms from low to high. On the rightmost line of the sound chart, the word "Lv" is written. Each grid represents a semitone, and each grid from left to right represents a relatively equal-length duration unit.

4. Musical notes. Use words, numbers or other symbols to indicate the method of playing an instrument, but not the specific pitch produced.

5. Image spectrum. Using images, symbols and text notation, relatively primitive motive notation does not represent specific notes, but represents the basic melody pattern or motive that constitutes music, such as Armenian chants and Jewish chants in the Middle Ages.

Extended information

There are many notation methods that have been used and are currently in use at home and abroad. As far as China is concerned, there are many notation methods used in ancient and modern times. According to written records, Gongchipu and Jiazipu (for guqin) were produced during the Sui and Tang Dynasties in China, and vulgar calligraphy was produced in the Song Dynasty. Gongchipu has been modified several times and is still used by folk artists today.

However, in modern times, simplified musical notation and staff notation are more commonly used in China, and the most popular ones are simplified musical notation. From a global perspective, the most commonly used instrument is the staff.

In the process of historical development, various notation methods have been produced due to the different contents and needs of music. Such as the guqin score for guqin, the gong and drum score for gongs and drums, as well as the five-line score, simplified music score and Gongchi score used among Chinese folk, etc.

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