Grades 4–5
Name the Bass Clef Notes
Line notes and space notes are mixed together. Write the letter name under each bass clef note.
Music theory worksheet · Piano keys and bass clef
Bass Clef Space Notes
The four spaces of the bass staff are A, C, E and G from the bottom up. Write the name of each space note.
- Grade level
- Grades 4–5
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Finding notes on the piano keyboard, Using the groups of two and three black keys, Naming the bass clef line notes G B D F A, Naming the bass clef space notes A C E G
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- The space notes, from the bottom space up:
- A saying helps you remember them:
- All Cats Eat Grapes.
- Make up your own saying for A C E G and write it on the back.
- Write the letter name of each space note.
Teacher tip
Have kids make up their own saying for A C E G and vote for a class favorite. A saying kids invent is one they remember.
How to use it
- Find the groups of two and three black keys with fingers before using a pencil.
- Teach C, D and E around the two black keys, then F, G, A and B around the three.
- Make the sound first. Clap, sing or play the idea before kids see it on paper.
Watch for
Using treble clef sayings in the bass clef. Check the clef first.
Talk about it
- What comes after G in the musical alphabet?
- Where have you seen or heard this in a song we know?
Take it further
Find every C on a real piano or a paper keyboard, from lowest to highest.
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