String instruments can use something different. This is called TAB (Tabulature)

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If the TAB has six line it is used for guitar, if it has four lines it is used for Bass.

However

The treble clef, places G above middle C.
Middle C is the C with one line through it.
All this information tells you what notes to play at which pitch.

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Treble clef

To remember the notes in the spaces of the treble clef FACE, remember Face in the space.

In the space

To remember the notes on the lines of Treble clef EGBDF, remember the saying 'Evil Granny's burn down fences'

​On the lines

Treble Clef notes

Bass clef places F below Middle C. MIddle C is the note with one line through it.

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Bass Clef

To remember the notes in the spaces of the Bass clef ACEG remember the saying All Cows Eat Grass.

In the space

To remember the notes on the lines of Bass clef GBDFA , remember the saying 'Good Bike dont fall apart'

​On the lines

Bass Clef notes

Here is a note vaule pyramid. This shows how long each note lasts for and the name for each note.

Note Vaules

Take a look at this table, you can see how each note vaule has an equivalent rest note.

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Rest Value