How long would it take to be able to read music?

Question:I recently bought a flute and Im becoming better and better at playing it but I can only learn songs by ear and by watching other people play and I was wondering if anyone would recommend learning to read music and how long it would take to do so?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I recently bought a flute and Im becoming better and better at playing it but I can only learn songs by ear and by watching other people play and I was wondering if anyone would recommend learning to read music and how long it would take to do so?

I'd definately recommend learning to read music, though it is a great talent to be able to play by ear. Reading music isn't that hard to begin with, everyone forgets a few notes and stuff, ok it gets harder as you improve but you don't have to take theory exams if you don't want. I can read music but i don't know anything about keys, or stuff.

You can learn the basics in a week, it really is very easy.

It can take quite a bit, but after that, you don't even think about it and it'll become a second nature thing. I forget how long it took me. But if you really work on it, it could take you maybe a week to a month or so?

You'll get it eventually. :)

Easy Music can take just about a week

but harder takes a while

going over and over it will help out.
:)

Basics, a few weeks. Reading decently, a few years.

Depends how long it is