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Establishing Landmark Notes
Landmarks are crucial in any navigational system, and music reading is no exception. Establishing certain landmark notes can help musicians orient themselves on the staff and understand their position in the musical alphabet.
Notable Landmarks
Middle C: This note appears in both clefs and is foundational for understanding other notes.
F Clef and G Clef: The bass clef is also known as the F clef, with a circle surrounding the note F, while the treble clef is known as the G clef, curling around the G note on the second line. Memorizing these landmarks helps when identifying notes quickly.