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An introduction to music theory
...write the lowest note on the violin, the lower G on the top staff in Example 8, you would need the G that sits below the upper staff and has two ledger lines. The concept of ledger lines can also be applied at the top of the treble staff and at the bottom of the bass staff (Example 9). Example 9 However, the more ledger lines you use, the more difficult it is to read the...