Free Treble and Bass Clef Notes Chart
Every line and space in treble and bass clef, the sayings that help you remember them, and how to read any note quickly from a few landmarks. Free in eight sizes, in US or UK music terms.
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Any US home printer (8.5 × 11 in). A binder, desk or music stand.
Download the PDFLetter, US · 42 KB
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On the Letter poster (3 sections)
- Note Names on the Staff
- How to Read the Notes
- The Grand Staff
Plus a practice tip in the space left over.
The bigger the poster, the more fits: A2 and larger have all 4 sections.
All sizes and files
| Size | Dimensions | Sections | US terms | UK terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letter | 216 × 279 mm · 8.5 × 11 in | 3 | PDF, 42 KB | PDF, 42 KB |
| A4 | 210 × 297 mm · 8.3 × 11.7 in | 3 | PDF, 42 KB | PDF, 42 KB |
| 11 × 17 in | 279 × 432 mm · 11 × 17 in | 4 | PDF, 60 KB | PDF, 60 KB |
| A3 | 297 × 420 mm · 11.7 × 16.5 in | 4 | PDF, 60 KB | PDF, 60 KB |
| A2 | 420 × 594 mm · 16.5 × 23.4 in | 4 | PDF, 66 KB | PDF, 66 KB |
| 18 × 24 in | 18 × 24 in · 457 × 610 mm | 4 | PDF, 69 KB | PDF, 68 KB |
| A1 | 594 × 841 mm · 23.4 × 33.1 in | 4 | PDF, 69 KB | PDF, 69 KB |
| 24 × 36 in | 24 × 36 in · 610 × 914 mm | 4 | PDF, 70 KB | PDF, 70 KB |
What’s on the clef notes chart
- Note names on the staff: every line and space in treble clef and bass clef, with the sayings: Every Good Boy Does Fine and FACE for treble, Good Boys Do Fine Always and All Cows Eat Grass for bass.
- How to read the notes: start from a landmark instead of counting from the bottom. That means treble G (where the clef curls), bass F (between the clef’s two dots) and middle C, then step up or down. It also explains the lines above and below the staff.
- The grand staff: both clefs joined, with the landmark notes marked.
- Piano keys (11 × 17 in and larger): where those notes are on the keyboard.
How to use it
- Landmarks first: learn treble G, bass F and middle C until you see them instantly, then read other notes as steps from them.
- A few notes a day: cover the letter names and test yourself on one clef at a time.
- Then practise reading: naming notes on the chart is the start; reading them quickly comes from practice. Try Trebly’s free note reading practice, which shows notes and checks your answers.
Learn it step by step
The poster is a reminder; these free lessons and guides teach each part, with notes you can play and hear.
- Note Names on the Staff
- Lesson 4: The Spaces Spell FACE · Lesson 5: Every Good Boy Does Fine · Lesson 23: Good Boys Do Fine Always · Lesson 24: All Cows Eat Grass · Treble Clef Notes · Bass Clef Notes
- How to Read the Notes
- Lesson 2: Meet G — Your Anchor Note · Lesson 21: Meet F — Your Bass Anchor · Lesson 3: Middle C · Treble Clef Notes · Bass Clef Notes
- The Grand Staff
- Lesson 25: Both Clefs Together · Lesson 22: Middle C from Above
Questions
Is it really free? Yes. Download it, print as many copies as you like, and share the link. No email or account.
Treble or bass first? Treble clef first for most beginners. Bass clef if you play bass, cello, trombone, or piano with the left hand. The chart has both, and the landmarks work the same way.
Which size should I print? Letter or A4 for a binder or music stand; 11 × 17 in or larger for a classroom wall, which adds the piano keys.