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Memorizing the Notes in Bass and Treble Clef

22 July, 2019 - 10:18
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One of the first steps in learning to read music in a particular clef is memorizing where the notes are. Many students prefer to memorize the notes and spaces separately. Figure 1.6 are some of the most popular mnemonics used.

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Figure 1.6 Some popular mnemonics
You can use a word or silly sentence to help you memorize which notes belong on the lines or spaces of a clef. If you don't like these ones, you can make up your own.