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violin notes flashcard game

How to Read the Treble Clef (for violinists)

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Violinists read the Treble Clef. 
Violist read Viola or "Alto" Clef. Cellos and Basses read Bass Clef.

All notes are either 
LINE NOTES (EGBDF)
or 
SPACE NOTES (FACE).


Learn to recognize notes as LINES or SPACES.
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Line notes are usually played with first or third finger.  
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3
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Space notes are usually played on open strings or second finger.
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Violin Fingering Chart for All Four Strings
This chart will help you to recognize the notes by their:
LETTER NAME ("E")
FINGER NUMBER ("1")
STRING ("1 on the D string") 

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VIOLIN NOTES Quizlet 
(you can use this quiz to check your memory...change the "Study Mode" in the bottom right hand corner to change the game)

The very best way to learn to read is to practice READING.  Use your Essential Elements Book and start near the beginning.  Practice until reading is easy.  And keep on practicing!

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