8: The Bass of the Clef
Mnemonics for Bass Clef Spaces
Example 8.5 The bass clef space names.
*Created by Erin Downey of Big Lake, Alaska.Make Up Your Own
Take a couple minutes to make up your own mnemonic device for the
bass clef lines and spaces. If you make your own, and make it wacky, it’ll
be easier to remember.
Send good ones to me: [email protected]. I’ll put the best
ones in the next edition of this book and give you credit for them.Moving On
Even if you’re instrument uses a different clef, it’s still good to know bass
clef. Once you’ve got it memorized, you’re ready for Chapter 9 in which
you’ll learn about the rhythm clef.AC E G
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Eyes Eat Eat
Glow* Grass Gas