Grade 3 takes the stave further: three ledger lines above and below the treble and bass staves, counted on in 3rds from the lines you know.
The treble stave, carried on
In the treble clef, ledger lines go up in 3rds, like the stave lines, so keep counting a letter for each line and space. Above the treble stave, the ledger lines are A, C, E. Below it they are middle C, A, F.
Quick check
Which note sits on the third ledger line above the treble stave?
The rest of this lesson and its 4 practice questions are in Plus.
Screen 1 of 4, free to read.
- 4 exam-style questions, marked as you go, each with a worked solution
- Anything you get wrong is saved to your flashcards