Examples 1a - Pitches and Clefs

Goals for this topic

Use the examples below to find:

• the order of pitch names for each clef’s lines and spaces.
• why treble clef is a G-clef, why bass clef is an F-clef, and why alto and tenor clefs are C-clefs.
• any tips or tricks that may help in differentiating and reading clefs.
  • Hint: Many students begin their studies of clefs by relating the unfamiliar clefs to their most familiar clef.