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Both treble staffs are for the right hand, both bass staffs are for the left hand. It's split up into double staffs just so that it doesn't get as crowded as it would be on two staffs. This notation is fairly unusual but not exceptional, as a way to write densely-textured sections more readably.
- What does it mean when there are two treble clefs and a bass clef?
- What staff has both treble and bass?
- What does double treble clef mean?
- What is the clef for double bass?
What does it mean when there are two treble clefs and a bass clef?
The two staffs on a piano grand staff are primarily used to differentiate between your left and right hands. Sometimes, the left hand will need to play notes in the treble clef range, and sometimes the right hand will be playing notes in the bass clef range. In those cases, you will have two treble or bass clefs.
What staff has both treble and bass?
The grand staff and middle C
Put the treble and bass clefs together and you get the grand staff, as shown. The grand staff contains both the treble and bass clefs, connected by ledger lines and middle C. Middle C is located one line below the treble clef and one line above the bass clef.
What does double treble clef mean?
An additional indication of performing an octave lower is the double treble clef indicated by two treble clefs shown side by side. This symbol is not seen very often, but has the same effect as the treble clef with the number 8 printed below.
What is the clef for double bass?
Most high parts for bass-clef instruments (e.g. cello, double bass, bassoon, and trombone) are written in the tenor clef, but very high pitches may be notated in the treble clef. The viola also may use the treble clef for very high notes.
