Tonal Notes
One of the most important aspects of music is the actual tonal note indicated by what line or space the note occupies. There are seven possible notes that are designated by the first seven letters of the alphabet. The order of notes is
A B C D E F G A
Once the first seven letters end, they repeat. The note pitches are relative to the clef used. Since the Treble Clef and the Bass Clef are the most common clefs, I will use them as the examples.
A B C D E F G A
Once the first seven letters end, they repeat. The note pitches are relative to the clef used. Since the Treble Clef and the Bass Clef are the most common clefs, I will use them as the examples.
The circle of the treble clef surrounds the G line. Thus all the other notes take their places based on that G line. On the treble staff, the notes on the lines are E G B D F. Often this pattern is remembered easier with the acronym Every Good Boy Does Fine Elephants Got Big Dirty Feet. The notes in the spaces are F A C E. This is remembered with the saying "If it's in a space it's in your FACE."
The dots of the bass clef surround the F line. Thus all the others notes take their places based on that F line. On the bass staff, the notes on the lines are G B D F A . Often this pattern is remembered easier with the acronym God Boys Do Fine Always. The notes in the spaces are A C E G. This is remembered easiest as ACE-G or All Cows Eat Grass.
Also note that the ledger lines used above and below the grand staff as well as the ledger line used to connect them. Middle C is the note that connects both staffs.
Also note that the ledger lines used above and below the grand staff as well as the ledger line used to connect them. Middle C is the note that connects both staffs.