Clefs


There are 2 basic kinds of clefs. The clef you will see on your music depends on what instrument you play.



Treble Clef
Bass Clef



You might wonder why there are 2 different clefs. The reason is that most instruments using the bass clef usually have a lower pitch (sound) and regulary play low notes. If they were to use the treble clef the notes would appear so far below the staff it would be hard to read.

Here are the the names of the notes for both clefs. Although you only really need to know 1 or the other, it is good practice to know both.


The treble clef:


The bass clef:

*staff - The staff consists of 5 lines that musical notes are written on.