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Ledger Lines

Ledger Lines are the short lines added above or below the staff for notes that exceed the boundaries of the standard five-line staff. Whether above or below a treble of bass clef, this lesson explains how ledger lines work, how to read notes on them, and provides tips to master reading music with ledger lines.

Perfect for beginner and intermediate musicians, this video helps improve sight-reading skills by making notes beyond the staff more approachable and understandable.

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Interactive Exercise

1: Notes placed on ledger lines below the staff with a bass clef can be read by

2: Notes placed on ledger lines above the staff with a bass clef can be read by

3: Notes placed on ledger lines below the staff with a treble clef can be read by

4: Notes placed on ledger lines above the staff with a treble clef can be read by

5: Tiny lines placed above or below the staff that are used for notes that exceed the boundaries of the staff are called

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