Alto Clef The C clef giving the position of the note middle C on the middle line of the staff.
C Clef The alto clef or tenor clef which give the position of the note middle C. In an alto clef it is the center line. In a tenor clef it is the second line from the top.
Bass or F Clef See 'Signs on the staves.'
Clef Literally means 'key', it's a symbol at the beginning of a staff that denotes the pitch of the notes.
Tenor Clef See 'Signs on the staves.'
Treble or G Clef See 'Signs on the staves.'
Flat Sign A flat sign (b) lowers or 'flattens' a note. It affects all notes in the same position which follow in the bar. Written immediately after the clef, it is part of the key signature.
Key Signatures A grouping of sharp or flat signs placed immediately after the clef on the lines of the staff. Unless contradicted (cancelled) by natural signs, they affect every note with the same name as the ones marked.
Sharp Sign A sharp sign (#) raises or 'sharpens' a note. It affects all notes in the same position which follow in the bar. Written immediately after the clef , it is a part of the key signature .
Signs On The Staves There are four common signs used on the staves. They are the treble , or G clef, the bass clef , or F clef, the alto clef (the C CLEF on the middle line), and the tenor (the C CLEF on the second from top line). Each of these clefs were originally letters, indicating which note on the staff was that note.
