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It reads alto clef because the range is a little too low to stay in treble, but goes too high to play in bass.

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Q: Why does a viola need its own clef?
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What string instrument reads a different clef?

No the violin's have there own clef and viola's also have there own clef but cello and bass have the same clef.


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How do you play clocks by coldplay on viola?

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What instruments use the alto clef?

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What clefs is used to read music by middle range instruments such as the viola?

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What clef is used to read music by middle range instruments?

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What Instruments other than the viola use the treble clef?

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What string instruments uses the alto clef?

Viola does-- if u know how to read treble its not that hard just add one... ex. on treble the center line is B on alto clef just add one letter from the alphabet-- the middle line is C. if you play viola its pretty simple too because Middle C is Literally on the Middle! - im an orch dork (:


Why is viola music written in alto clef?

The viola is written in alto clef because that is its musical note range. Note that you are required to learn "the violin clef" too. Also because we needed another clef... and violas are special and didn't fit into any of the other instruments' ranges.