5 Questions
Which clef is used to write middle C (C4)?
Treble Clef
How many ledger lines are needed to write all 88 notes on a piano using treble clef?
Eight
How many ledger lines are needed to write middle C (C4) using bass clef?
One
Which clef is typically used by tuba players to read notes below middle C?
Bass Clef
What is the purpose of using clefs in music notation?
To change the note names for the lines and spaces
Study Notes
Clefs and Music Notation
- Middle C (C4) is written in the treble clef.
- 88 notes on a piano require 3 ledger lines above the treble clef and 5 ledger lines below the treble clef.
- Middle C (C4) requires 1 ledger line above the bass clef.
- Tuba players typically use the bass clef to read notes below middle C.
- Clefs are used in music notation to specify the pitch range of the notes.
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