Lesson 61 of 84 · Simple Notation

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Figured Bass Shorthand (Part 2)

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The bass clef (F clef) has two dots around the fourth line, marking it as F.

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Learn about figured bass shorthand (part 2): read notes on the bass clef staff

What You'll Learn

The bass clef (F clef) has two dots around the fourth line, marking it as F. Low instruments and the left hand of piano use it.

Read notes on the bass clef staff

Understand tempo markings in Italian

Notes on the Staff

Tap a note to hear it

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