Ledger Lines (Junior Cert Music): Flashcards

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Ledger Lines
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The musical alphabet

A-B-C-D-E-F-G

After G in the musical alphabet...

The pattern repeats starting at A

Bottom line of the treble clef

E

Top line of the treble clef

F

What are ledger lines?

Short lines above/below the stave for notes beyond its range

Where are ledger lines placed?

Above or below the stave

Purpose of ledger lines

To write notes higher or lower than the stave

What ledger lines extend

The range of the stave

Note in space below treble clef stave

B

Note on ledger line below treble clef

Middle C

What happens as pitch continues to rise or fall

More ledger lines are added

What ledger lines help musicians read

Very high or low notes without changing clefs

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