Naming the Notes
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This document explains the naming conventions for the treble and bass clefs, highlighting that the treble clef, or G clef, indicates the second line as G, while the bass clef, or F clef, indicates the second line from the top as F. It provides mnemonic devices for remembering the notes on the lines and spaces of both clefs. Additionally, it includes a reference to five octaves of notes spanning from C below the bass clef to C above the treble clef.
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Naming the Notes
- 1. Naming Notes on the Staff
- 2. Treble Clef ● We learned in the previous section that the Treble Clef is also called the G clef. ● It circle's the second line of the staff from the bottom (red circle) ● We then know that the second line from the bottom will always be called G
- 3. Bass Clef ● We know from the previous presentation that the bass clef is also known as the F clef. ● It starts on the second line from the top therefore we know the second line from the top is always an F
- 4. Cheats F A C E Treble Clef Cheat: Spaces Spell FACE Bass Clef Cheat: Spaces All Cows Eat Grass A C E G
- 5. Cheats E G B DTreble Clef Cheat: Lines Every Good Boy Does Fine Bass Clef Cheat: Lines Good Burritos Don't Fall Apart *any mnemonic device will work G B D A F F
- 6. Putting it all together ● If we use the previous tools we can figure out the lines and spaces on both clefs
- 7. 5 Octaves of Notes ● Here is the full 5 octaves from C below the bass clef to the C above the treble clef