The Clefs

The first symbol on the staff is the clef.

There are several clefs. The more often used are the Treble Clef or G Clef:

The Treble Clef is used by high-pitched instruments such as the violin, flute, and trumpet, and by other lower-pitched instruments such as the guitar.

And the Bass Clef or F Clef:

The Bass Clef is used by low-pitched instruments like the double bass, cello, and the trombone.

When you are reading music, notice the clef in order to correctly identify the notes.

Other clefs

Notes shown are all middle C.

Soprano clef

Mezzo soprano clef

Alto clef

Tenor clef

Baritone clef.

 

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Translated by Carlos Soto P
English version revised by Sue Talley