Treble Clef Ledger Lines (Above & Below)

What do we call the extra lines we add above or below the staff for very high or very low notes?

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Match the following

• E

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• A

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• C

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• D

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• B

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Put this in order for lowest to highest pitch

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Put these in order from lowest to highest pitch

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Describe the step-by-step process you were taught use when finding the name of a ledger line note ABOVE the staff? Include at least three discrete steps.

Describe the step-by-step process you were taught to use when finding the name of a ledger line note BELOW the staff. Include at least 3 discrete steps.

Match the following

• E

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• C

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• A

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• F

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• G

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What name do we use for the sequence A B C D E F G?

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Using LETTERS and ARROWS, draw a graphic that demonstrates how the musical alphabet works.

Why do musicians use ledger lines? (As you answer, think about what would be IMPOSSIBLE without ledger lines, or what is POSSIBLE because we have ledger lines)