Tips on how to read Alto Clef - For Violists
The above image shows the evolution of the Alto, or "C" clef. It's clear to see why it was, and still is, referred to as the C clef. Now the Alto Clef looks like this:
To the right you'll see all of the notes on the staff in Alto Clef. Learn to memorize whether the notes are on LINES or SPACES.
A good way to remember the LINE notes is:
Fat Alley Cats Eat Garbage
A good way to remember the SPACE notes is:
Green Boats Drift Fast
A good way to remember the LINE notes is:
Fat Alley Cats Eat Garbage
A good way to remember the SPACE notes is:
Green Boats Drift Fast
Learning the notes on the Viola
You may also use other online resources to help you to learn the notes and other cool stuff about music. Check out some of these website below:
Music Teacher
Music Flashcards
Music Dictionary
Online Metronome
Below are some sites that have free, printable sheet music. Enjoy!
8Notes
Free Scores
Musescore - Free, Downloadable Music writing software.
Music Teacher
Music Flashcards
Music Dictionary
Online Metronome
Below are some sites that have free, printable sheet music. Enjoy!
8Notes
Free Scores
Musescore - Free, Downloadable Music writing software.