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Contrary to what most people believe (3 clefs: Bass, Treble, Alto), there are actually 7 that I know of. Yes, some are Treble, Bass, and Alto. But, there are four more: Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Baritone, and Tenor. I believe Tenors usually use Baritone Clef though.

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The names of all the clefs?

quite simplytreblealtotennerbassThere are three clefs in common use:G Clef, commonly called the Treble ClefC Clef, commonly used by violistsF Clef, commonly called the Bass Clef


What instruments use treble clefs and what lowest and highest notes are?

im not sure about other instruments, but i play piano and i know for sure that it has treble clefs. the lowest note is A and the highest note is C. it's different for different pianos. But this is for a grand piano.


What are the different types of clefs and what do they mean?

The standardly used clefs in modern and classical western music are treble clef, bass clef, alto clef, and tenor clef. Alto and tenor clefs are mainly used in vocal pieces but any have been used and can be found in just about any type of music for any part.


What is the purpose of clef signs?

The clefs are used to tell what register the music is to be played in. Treble is to be played in a higher register, alto and tenor are the middle registers and bass is the low register. These are the four main clefs used, however, the clefs that are mainly seen in music are the treble and bass clef. The clefs also determine where the notes are placed. The treble clef is also known as the 'G' clef as it starts on the G line of the stave (as given by a treble clef). The bass clef starts on the 'F' line of the stave (as given by the bass clef).


Which clef refers to higher pitchers?

The two clefs normally used are treble and bass. Treble has the higher pitches.