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The addition of the number 8 directs the musician to perform the music an octave higher than indicated (with the number 8 printed above) or an octave lower than indicated (with the number 8 printed below). The octave treble clef with the number 8 printed below is also known as the vocal tenor clef.
- What does 8 mean on sheet music?
- What does the treble clef tell?
- What is below the treble clef?
- Is tenor treble clef?
What does 8 mean on sheet music?
An "8" below the clef (as in the diagram) indicates that pitches will sound an octave lower than they would with the unmodified clef. A "15" below indicates a two-octave shift. These numbers may also be used above the clef to indicate pitches one or two octaves higher.
What does the treble clef tell?
The definition of a treble clef is a symbol that is placed on every line of music to show the notes which will be sung or played by voices and instruments that can achieve higher notes. ... A symbol indicating that the second line from the bottom of a staff represents the pitch of G above middle C.
What is below the treble clef?
Note that the bottom line of the treble clef staff is E, and the top line of the bass clef staff is A. That space is for the notes between those two notes. That's where ledger lines come in. Ledger lines allow you to notate the notes above and below each staff.
Is tenor 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)
