1. Identify the notes on the staff. Notes are named according to their position on the staff, with the lowest note on the staff being C and the highest note being G.
2. Write down the letter name of each note. For example, if a note is on the line above the staff, it is written as "A." If a note is on the space between the top two lines of the staff, it is written as "B."
3. Add the appropriate sharp or flat symbol to any notes that are sharp or flat. A sharp symbol raises a note by one half step, while a flat symbol lowers a note by one half step.
4. Write down the rhythm of each note. The rhythm of a note is determined by its length. A whole note lasts for four beats, a half note lasts for two beats, a quarter note lasts for one beat, and so on.
5. Combine the letter names of the notes with the rhythm to create the sheet music. For example, if a note is an A quarter note, it would be written as "A4."