G-clef
Curly staff starter
A G-clef is a musical symbol that indicates which line on a staff represents the note G.
The most familiar G-clef is the treble clef, which curls around the second line from the bottom, marking it as G above middle C.
The symbol's ornate, curving shape resembles a stylized letter G, spiraling from the G line outward.
The pianist's right hand typically reads from the G-clef.
Organization's workers collectively
- notationSystem of written symbols
- ledger linesAdded lines for high/low notes
- sheet musicPublished performance notation
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
score · stave · brace · system · music theory · sight-reading · engraving · typography
High frequency range
- sopranoHighest female voice range
- high-pitchedHigh in frequency
- middle CPiano's central reference note
- octaveEight-note interval
pitch · register · right hand · melody line · alto · tenor · transposition · concert pitch
Organization's workers collectively
- key signatureNotation showing tonal center
- time signatureRhythmic fraction notation
- noteShort written record
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
flat · natural · rest · barline · measure · accidental · eighth note · quarter note
staff
Organization's workers collectively
- notationSystem of written symbols
- ledger linesAdded lines for high/low notes
- sheet musicPublished performance notation
manuscript · score · stave · brace · system · music theory · sight-reading · engraving · typography · emoji
treble
High frequency range
- sopranoHighest female voice range
- high-pitchedHigh in frequency
- middle CPiano's central reference note
octave · pitch · register · right hand · melody line · alto · tenor · transposition · concert pitch · frequency
staff
Organization's workers collectively
- key signatureNotation showing tonal center
- time signatureRhythmic fraction notation
- noteShort written record
sharp · flat · natural · rest · barline · measure · accidental · eighth note · quarter note · half note
violin
Bowed string instrument
trumpet · piano · guitar · piccolo · recorder · voice · glockenspiel · xylophone
G-clefbass clef
Low-pitch staff symbol
low register · bass part · C-clef · bass staff · left hand