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A great shortcut for remembering the bass clef line notes is to use a mnemonic device.
These are nice little memory tricks to help you recall the letter names in an instant.
Mnemonics for Bass Clef Line Notes
There are several you can choose from, but here are my favorites:
Grizzly-Bears-Don’t-Fly-Airplanes
Grandma-Bakes-Delicious-Fudge-Always
So, when you start at the bottom of the staff and work your way up, you can use one of these handy sayings to help you remember the line notes.
If you’ve got a favorite mnemonic phrase to use, please share it below. The wackier it is, the easier it will be to remember!
Okay, it’s time to get ready for the bass clef space notes. I’ll see you over at Bass Clef Space Notes – Reading Music Lesson #15
Helpful Music Flashcards for Note Reading Practice
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