A new way to read the Bass Clef: tutorial plus "Name the Tune"

The bass clef is easy to learn when you notice that it contains the musical alphabet within. It has a property of symmetry that is lacking from the treble clef, and this symmetry allows a simple transition to an alternative chromatic music notation.

Practice reading traditional bass clef as well as Express Stave notation, and see if you can name the ten tunes at the end!

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[kigerx02]

what is that sofware?

[ExpressStaveNotation]

@kigerx02 Finale

[midgetteXD]

1. hot cross buns 2. mary had a little lamb 3. its so easy to fall in love? 4. strangers in the night 5. your the voice 6. mmm not sure :( 7. yankee doodle 8. not sure again :( 9. ... 10. grrrr i know this! but i cant think of the name hmph

[ExpressStaveNotation]

@midgetteXD Wow you are GOOD! All attempted answers correct, 6 out of 10 - a credit score!!!

[overexcited18]

Tune1- I belive it is "3 Blind Mice" Tune2-Mary had a little lamb Tune3-I don't know Tune4-I don't know that one either |D Tune5-One again I don't know Tune6-Don't know again Tune7-Yankee Doodle Tune8-Don't know...again Tune9-? Tune10-Unknown Very good video, its clever how you noticed that middle B looks like a ball on a roof, very clever ^_^

[ExpressStaveNotation]

@overexcited18 Thanks for trying! Tune 1 is like 3 Blind Mice at the start, but is usually called Hot Cross Buns, although it is not the proper tune for this, so I'll let you have that. Score 3 out of 10, could do better lol.

[1RookieMistake]

Thanks for the video, the section at the start helped me remember the bass clef notes which I often get confused with the treble clef ones. Also I like the idea that you are pushing a new innovative style of notation.

[Phrophesy]

Express. Please tell me what's the best music notation software you know, and how much does it cost? Thank you.

[raptorzlolko]

your explaination sure makes someone dont have to attend their music classes, because they have already know

[raybaby96]

this is really helpful

[zarenj21]

thanks! i can read piano notes easier now. I kinda started late, im 16 and just a beginner. I played the violin for the past 5 years, and i want to broaden my musical scope.

[jeaeiz]

thank you!!!!!!!!!!

[amktsy]

i went to search for other related things but happen to find your video.

Nice video.

[cyberdragon09]

you did a very good job explaining the bass cleff i play the euphonium to so i also no this cleff agian this is a very good explanation for begginers