A · Worked example
B2
Locate the bass-clef landmark F3 between the two clef dots. Move one letter for each adjacent line or space.
This written note is B2 in the bass clef (123.47 Hz at A4 = 440 Hz).
Listen, compare, then practise
Bass lines from bottom to top are G2, B2, D3, F3, A3. Spaces are A2, C3, E3, G3. Start from a familiar landmark.
B · Compare the difference
C3
Read both bass examples from the same landmark. Do not apply the treble names to these staff heights.
This written note is C3 in the bass clef (130.81 Hz at A4 = 440 Hz).
For aural examples, sounding pitch names are a listening reference. Written-note exercises preserve the displayed spelling.
Check the idea: Bass lines from bottom are G2, B2, D3, F3, A3.
1 · Guided practice
Trace from F3 or the bottom line G2 and state the letter and octave before choosing.
2 · Independent practice
Name each pitch with its written accidental. Use ledger lines as a continuation of the same letter sequence.
3 · New-question check
Read new bass positions from the clef each time, even after practicing treble exercises.
Each session starts with two guided questions, then your chosen practice set, followed by two new questions at a different tempo. First answers, same-question retries, and the final check have separate results.
Begin this lessonChoose your practice
Beginner
90 quarter-note BPM · 4/4 · With guidance
G2, A2, B2, C3, D3, E3, F3
Practice this levelDeveloping
95 quarter-note BPM · 4/4 · Fewer hints
C2, D2, E2, F2, G2, A2, B2, C3, D3, E3, F3, G3, A3
Practice this levelChallenge
100 quarter-note BPM · 4/4 · Fewer hints
C2, D2, E2, F2, G2, A2, B2, C3, D3, E3, F3, G3, A3, E#2, F#2, G#2, A#2, Gb2, Ab2, Bb2
Practice this levelIf this feels difficult
- Treble names appear automatically. Say “bass, F3” before identifying the target. Bass Staff Basics
- Ledger lines are counted as separate staff systems. Review adjacent line/space movement, then return to bass. Treble Staff Basics
Practice on paper or with a teacher
The teacher pack includes 10 fixed questions, replay controls, a student sheet, and a separate answer key. The printed key and downloaded JSON use the same questions.
Download an audio example
Original synthesized audio · A4 = 440 Hz · mono, 48 kHz WAV.
Related skills
Musical background
These references explain the underlying definitions. The examples and practice sequences here are generated for Earstep.