Bass clef
Lesson 5 of 14 · Beginner · Lines G B D F A and spaces A C E G.
The bass clef
Lower notes are written in the bass clef, mostly played by the left hand.
It's also called the F clef: its two dots sit either side of the fourth line, which is F3, the F below middle C.
Line notes: G B D F A
From the bottom up, the bass clef's lines are G B D F A.
The saying: "Good Boys Do Fine Always".
Space notes: A C E G
The spaces, from the bottom up, are A C E G: "All Cows Eat Grass".
Check the clef first
The same line means a different note in each clef. The bottom line is E4 in the treble clef but G2 in the bass clef.
So before reading any note, look at the clef at the start of the line.
Practice
The sayings first.
Read the note in the bass clef, then press that key.
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