The tenor clef is a musical symbol used to indicate that the notes on the staff are written for instruments with a range in the middle register, such as the viola or trombone.
Think of the tenor clef as a bridge between the treble and bass clefs. It sits right in the middle, just like how instruments like violas and trombones have a pitch range that falls between higher and lower instruments.
Treble Clef: The treble clef is a musical symbol used to indicate that the notes on the staff are written for higher-pitched instruments, such as flutes or violins.
Bass Clef: The bass clef is a musical symbol used to indicate that the notes on the staff are written for lower-pitched instruments, such as cellos or tubas.
Alto Clef: The alto clef is a musical symbol used to indicate that the notes on the staff are written for mid-range instruments, such as violas or French horns.
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