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- What is the difference between treble clef and bass clef?
- Why is bass clef different than treble?
- What is treble clef?
- What is the combination of the bass and treble clef called?
What is the difference between treble clef and bass clef?
The treble clef, or G clef, is used for the higher sounding notes, usually played with the right hand. The bass clef, or F clef, is used for the lower sounding notes, usually played with the left hand. When the two clefs are put together by a brace they are called a grand staff.
Why is bass clef different than treble?
The staff with fewer ledger lines is easier to read and write. The G indicated by the treble clef is the G above middle C, while the F indicated by the bass clef is the F below middle C. ... So treble clef and bass clef together cover many of the notes that are in the range of human voices and of most instruments.
What is treble clef?
1 : a clef that places G above middle C on the second line of the staff. 2 : treble staff.
What is the combination of the bass and treble clef called?
The grand staff (or “great stave” as it's called in Britain), is a combination of two staves put together, usually a treble clef and a bass clef. This combination clef is used for a variety of instruments, including piano, organ, marimba (pictured above), harp, and more.
