<P> The absolute pitch of each line of a non-percussive staff is indicated by the placement of a clef symbol at the appropriate vertical position on the left - hand side of the staff ( possibly modified by conventions for specific instruments ) . For example , the treble clef , also known as the G clef , is placed on the second line ( counting upwards ) , fixing that line as the pitch first G above ' middle C ' . </P>
<P> The absolute pitch of each line of a non-percussive staff is indicated by the placement of a clef symbol at the appropriate vertical position on the left - hand side of the staff ( possibly modified by conventions for specific instruments ) . For example , the treble clef , also known as the G clef , is placed on the second line ( counting upwards ) , fixing that line as the pitch first G above ' middle C ' . </P>
the name of the staff used for higher pitches
the name of the staff used for higher pitches
the treble clef , also known as the G clef
the treble clef , also known as the G clef