In the 'Notes' tab of Aquallegro, one can learn note names for different clefs. In the setup window, there are settings to allow for the enabling and disabling of certain clefs, and up to how many ledger lines (lines above or below the 5-line staff) notes will be displayed. Clicking 'Note Names Quiz' or pressing return will bring up the note names window. In the left hand pane of this window, a clef and note will be displayed. Using the buttons on the right side of the window or by typing the letter name on the keyboard, one must select which note has been displayed. The word "Correct" will appear under the note name buttons and a new note will be displayed, or the word "Incorrect" will appear in the same location and one must try again. One's score will be displayed underneath the buttons, as well. |
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In treble clef, the spaces spell FACE from the bottom up - that is, the bottom space is F, the next one up is A, above that is C, and the top space is E. The lines spell EGBDF, which can be remembered using the mneumonic "Every Good Boy Does Fine", in which the first letter of every word spells out the lines of the treble clef. The treble clef circles around the G line, giving it the nickname "G clef". |
In bass clef, the lines spell GBDFA, which can be remembered using the mneumonic "Good Boys Do Fine Always", similar to the treble clef mneumonic shown above. The spaces spell ACEG, which can be remembered using the mneumonic "All Cows Eat Grass". The two dots on the bass clef sign are directly above and below the F line, giving it the nickname "F clef". |
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In tenor clef, the lines spell D FACE, similar to the treble clef spaces. The spaces spell EGBD, which can be remembered using the mneumonic "Every Girl Buys Dresses". The tenor clef is centered around the C line. It can also be read by reading it as if it were treble clef and then transposing the notes down a step. |
In alto clef, the lines spell FACE G, similar to the treble clef spaces. The spaces GBDF, which can be remembered using the mneumonic "Good Boys Do Fine". The alto clef is centered around the C line. It looks the same as tenor clef, except it is placed on a different line. It can also be read by reading it as if it were treble clef and then transposing the notes up a step. |
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