Alto Cl.

In vocal music, the alto definition refers to range and voice type. An alto is the female voice type with the lowest range, which is considered a middle voice in a classical choral setting. Historically, there are four primary voice types: Soprano- the highest voice type of all, highest female voice.

The alto clef, also called the C clef, is placed on a musical staff whose middle line represents the middle C note. The middle C note, or middle C, as it is commonly called, is the C note that separates upper range notes from lower range notes.

The alto clef is primarily used for the viola, a mid-ranged instrument, while the tenor clef is sometimes employed in cello, bassoon, and trombone music (although the principal clef used for these instruments is the bass clef). Each clef indicates how the lines and spaces of the staff correspond to pitch.

If you've learned treble clef and bass clef. And you're now just starting to use alto clef the more that you use it and the more that you think about it the easier it will be become and so if you come

The alto range in choral music is approximately from F3 (the F below middle C) to F5 (the second F above middle C). In common usage, alto is used to describe the voice type that typically sings this part, though this is not strictly correct.

While sopranos generally carry the melody in a group, the altos supply the harmony, which gives the choir a full rich sound. The harmony is vital to the overall sound that a choir or ensemble has.

G3 to E5 Low voice

The alto clef is not a superior device that is just underused because of unfortunate historical accident. Rather, it is particularly hard to read because it signifies almost but not quite the same thing as the common clefs (treble and bass). To explain: the alto clef puts a C on the middle line.

Normally the alto clef is positionned exactly on top of the stave, with the C note on the middle line, here it's one line higher.

Low voice

The C clef The alto clef marks middle C as the third line of the staff. For this reason, alto clef is sometimes called C clef.

The four main vocal ranges are: Soprano – A high female (or boy's) voice. Alto – A low female (or boy's) voice. Tenor – A high (adult) male voice.