Lesson 2: Clefs

Lesson 2: Clefs

by Tavia Zerman

Every staff starts with a clef sign that assigns a letter name to a specific line or space.​

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• ​This is usually called a treble clef.

• ​It is also sometimes called a G clef.

• ​It is most often used by higher-pitched instruments.

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​Treble clef names the second line G.

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​Thinking of this image might help you remember that the part curling around the 2nd line names it G.

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• ​This is usually called bass clef.

• ​Sometimes it is called the F clef.

• ​It is used for lower pitches.

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• ​This clef names the 4th line F.

• ​Notice that the dots are on either side of the F line!

Multiple Choice

Which of these is treble clef?

Multiple Choice

Which of these is bass clef?

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Which line number does the treble clef circle on the staff?

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What is the letter name of the 2nd line of the treble clef staff?

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With the bass clef, which line number is between the two dots?

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What is the letter name for the 4th line of bass clef?