Bass clef — What Is It?
The bass clef establishes staff positions for lower pitches and is commonly used for the piano left hand.
Notation
Bass clef
A clef used to notate lower pitches.
The bass clef establishes staff positions for lower pitches and is commonly used for the piano left hand.
The Symbol in Notation
What Do We See in Notation?
A clef used to notate lower pitches.
Related Terms
♪SlurA curved line grouping notes into one connected phrase.›♪TieA curved line joining notes of the same pitch.›♪Bar lineA vertical line separating measures.›♪ClefA symbol defining pitch positions on the staff.›♪Double bar lineTwo vertical lines marking a structural boundary.›♪FermataA sign indicating a note or rest may be held longer.›
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