Treble clef Notes
The treble clef (also called the G clef) curls around the second line from the bottom, marking it as G above middle C. It is used for the right hand on the piano and for violin, flute, recorder, clarinet, trumpet, saxophone, guitar, ukulele and higher voices.
All the notes in treble clef
Note names are shown for the natural notes. The octave number follows scientific pitch notation: middle C is C4.
Line and space notes
Lines: E G B D F ("Every Good Boy Deserves Football"). Spaces: F A C E, which spell the word FACE.
Landmark notes
Middle C sits on a short ledger line below the stave. G is on the second line, where the clef curls. High C is in the third space.
Ledger-line notes
Notes beyond the five lines sit on short ledger lines. Below the stave: A3, B3, C4, D4. Above the stave: G5, A5, B5, C6. See ledger lines explained.
Note reference table
| Note | Where it sits |
|---|---|
| C6 | on a ledger line above the stave |
| B5 | in the space beside a ledger line above the stave |
| A5 | on a ledger line above the stave |
| G5 | in the space above the top line |
| F5 | on line 5 (counting from the bottom) |
| E5 | in space 4 (counting from the bottom) |
| D5 | on line 4 (counting from the bottom) |
| C5 | in space 3 (counting from the bottom) |
| B4 | on line 3 (counting from the bottom) |
| A4 | in space 2 (counting from the bottom) |
| G4 | on line 2 (counting from the bottom) |
| F4 | in space 1 (counting from the bottom) |
| E4 | on line 1 (counting from the bottom) |
| D4 | in the space below the bottom line |
| C4 | on a ledger line below the stave |
| B3 | in the space beside a ledger line below the stave |
| A3 | on a ledger line below the stave |
Practise treble clef notes
Open the note trainer and choose the treble clef. Start with the Landmarks level, then line notes, space notes and ledger lines.
Frequently asked questions
Which instruments read treble clef?
The treble clef is used for piano, violin, flute, recorder, clarinet, trumpet, saxophone, guitar, ukulele, glockenspiel and voice.
How do I remember the notes?
Lines: E G B D F ("Every Good Boy Deserves Football"). Spaces: F A C E, which spell the word FACE.
Where is middle C?
Middle C is C4. In treble clef it is on the first ledger line below the stave; in bass clef it is on the first ledger line above the stave; in alto clef it is the centre line.