C Clef Pitches	Theory Things William Wieland

Alto Clef — the middle line is middle C (C clefs "point" at middle C.)

C

D

E

F

G

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

A

B

C

Tenor Clef — the second line from the top is middle C

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

A

C clef mnemonic device Violas usually use the alto clef. It is sometimes called the viola clef. Bassoons, Cellos, and Trombones occasionally use the tenor clef. To practice reading C clef pitches on your computer, click Note Identification set to alto and tenor clefs.   (musictheory.net) Alto clef reading: Some cantus firmi     A Gloria and Victimae pascháli láudes Tenor clef reading: Lassus Bicinium 23 (Scroll for the second page.)

Note:		is the same letter in any clef.