How to Understand the Difference Between Bass Clef and Treble Clef

Two Parts:Bass ClefTreble Clef

To play music properly on a piano, you need to understand the difference between bass clef and treble clef notes. It's very important to not confuse the bass clef with the treble clef, or the other way around, or your notes will come out all wrong!

Part 1
Bass Clef

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    Note that the bass clef is the bottom line of music notes.
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    Know the order of the notes. From the bottom upwards, the notes go: G A B C D E F G A.
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    Learn a mnemonic to help you remember the bass clef notes on the lines. A good one is: Great Big Dogs Frighten Albert. And here is a mnemonic to help you remember the bass clef notes in between the lines: All Cows Eat Grass. If this helps, you might find it even handier to make up your own.

Part 2
Treble Clef

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    Note that the treble clef is the upper line of music notes.
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    Know the order of the notes. From the bottom upwards, the notes go E F G A B C D E F.
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    Learn a mnemonic to help you remember the treble clef notes on the lines. A good one is: Every Good Boy Deserves Football. And here is a way to help you remember the treble clef notes in between the lines; think of F A C E as FACE.

Tips

  • When you start reading music for the first few times, you might want to record the correct letters on the sheet music to help start you off.


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