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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.
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What clefs is used to read music by middle range instruments such as the viola?
Viola normally plays in the alto clef. However in score-reading, the treble-clef is used as the viola does not play registers as low as the other strings.alto cleff
What clef is used to read music by middle range instruments?
The viola uses the Alto clef. This clef is sometimes called the C clef.
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 (:
Which string instrument uses alto clef?
The viola, to make it easier for the viola player aka the violist to read music on the staff.
Which of the following clefs is used to read music by middle range instruments such as the viola?
Music for the viola is written in alto clef, where middle C is the middle line of the staff. Violists also learn the treble clef, with G on the second line (counting from the bottom) of the staff, to play in higher registers of the instrument.Cellos play in bass clef and also tenor clef. Some of their music can employ the alto or treble clef as well, though this is less common.
What clefs is used to read music by middle range instruments such as the viola?
Viola normally plays in the alto clef. However in score-reading, the treble-clef is used as the viola does not play registers as low as the other strings.alto cleff
What instruments use the alto clef?
Viola uses the alto clef.
What clef is used to read music by middle range instruments?
The viola uses the Alto clef. This clef is sometimes called the C clef.
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 (:
What clef is voila?
The viola reads alto clef.
Music for violins are written in which clef?
Violin music is written using the treble clef.
Which string instrument uses alto clef?
The viola, to make it easier for the viola player aka the violist to read music on the staff.
Which of the following clefs is used to read music by middle range instruments such as the viola?
Music for the viola is written in alto clef, where middle C is the middle line of the staff. Violists also learn the treble clef, with G on the second line (counting from the bottom) of the staff, to play in higher registers of the instrument.Cellos play in bass clef and also tenor clef. Some of their music can employ the alto or treble clef as well, though this is less common.
What is the alto clef used for?
The only instrument that uses the Alto Clef is the Viola these days. But on Grade 3 piano theory you need to learn the Alto Clef.
What are facts on the viola?
They have four strings. From highest to lowest A D G C which is the same as a cello but higher. They are slightly bigger than violins. Viola music is mainly written in the alto or C clef.
What is the most common to use an alto clef?
The Viola, coming between violin and cello in voice, uses the alto clef, which is a rarely used clef.
Does a valve trombone use bass cleft or treble cleft music?
The word is CLEF. Trombone music is typically written in bass clef. However, music can be found written in tenor and alto clef. Occassionally, treble clef is used.In many older, classical pieces there were three parts written: alto, tenor, and bass. The alto trombone played in alto clef, tenor in tenor clef, and bass in bass clef. Most modern music is written in bass clef.
