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Alto clef is often called viola clef, or sometimes C clef, since the middle line of the staff is the note C. ... The lines of the staff, from bottom to top are F, A, C, E, G, and the spaces are G, B, D, F.
- How do you read an alto clef?
- Is alto higher than treble?
- Is alto clef a middle C?
- What is the difference between alto and tenor clef?
How do you read an alto clef?
Alto Clef. The alto clef is one of many “C clefs” and is named as such because it's center indicates middle C. The alto clef's center is placed on directly in the middle of the staff, designating the third line from the bottom to middle C.
Is alto higher than treble?
Alto = treble clef. Tenor = treble clef with an 8 below or a double treble clef. Many pieces, particularly those from before the 21st century, use an unaltered treble clef, with the expectation the tenors will still sing an octave lower than notated. Bass = bass clef (fourth-line F clef)
Is alto clef a middle C?
The alto clef marks middle C as the third line of the staff. For this reason, alto clef is sometimes called C clef.
What is the difference between alto and tenor clef?
So, the alto and tenor clefs are used. The only difference between these two 'C' clefs is that they indicate a different line for middle C to be drawn on. The alto clef places it in the middle of the stave; the tenor clef places it on the second line from the top.
