Write note names under pieces?

[hiandbye]

I'm having trouble memorizing, reading, etc. the notes in the F-Clef. Would it be okay to write the note names under new pieces I learn, or would that be like putting obstacles in my way?
(That sentence was the result of trying to translate a German expression, I hope it makes sense.)

What I mean is: Would that hinder me from actually learning the notes? Is it alright or should I stay far away from this idea?

[asiantraveller101]

Your suspicion is true. It will hinder you to read well in the long run. Writing letters under the notes is not advisable, since it shows that you are not reading the notes as a sequence or group of musical idea/phrase. It is equivalent to read a word where you spell out each and every word: for example the word "DIATONIC", you are reading it as "D-I-A-T-O-N-I-C" and not reading it as entire word. Eventually you will develop skill to read more "words" at a time, and then read by "sentences"; hence reading musical phrases and ideas.
Be patient with yourself, and do lots of playing and reading of simple pieces. Start by doing intervallic and directional note reading.
Good luck.

[Bob]

Heck no.

Flashcards.  More practice.

[hiandbye]

Okay, thanks for the quick answers. Won't do it.

[jente]

Thank you very much for this topic . I've been writing out the notes a long time now (F), must stop doing that.