ABRSM Theory

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ABRSM Theory

• The alto clef

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The treble clef
Also known as the G clef
G
The clef is a stylised G
as the clef is centred about the note G
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The bass clef
Also known as the F clef
F
The clef is a stylised F
as the clef is centred about the note F
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How they relate
Middle C
G
F
E
D
They are the same note
and link the two clefs,
C
B
A
G
F
forming an unbroken line
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Violin Cello ranges
The violins modest range
The violas modest range
The cellos modest range
which crosses both bass and treble clefs
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The alto clef
Also known as the C clef
this being middle C
as the clef is centred about the note C
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Spaces
There are four spaces
B
D
F
G
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Lines
There are five lines
G
E
A
C
F
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B
D
F
G
G
E
A
C
F
Identify the following
G
A
F
B
E
C
G
A
F
D
E
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Ledger lines
Identify the following
A
C
E
B
D
E
D
C