Alto Clef Note Names
The examples below show the names of notes for music that uses the alto clef, which is used most frequently by the viola. The alto clef is also called a C-clef. One way to determine the names of the pitches in the alto clef is to remember that the middle of the clef is the pitch middle C.
Middle C on the alto clef:
Alto clef notes in the staff:
Alto clef notes above the staff:
Alto clef notes below the staff:
Visit the note name table of contents for music in treble, bass, or tenor clef.