How to Convert Treble Clef to Alto Clef

If you have music written low on the treble clef, you might want to convert it to alto clef for a viola or other instruments with a similar range, such as viola da gamba or alto trombone. You must convert each note individually, following the steps below. If you note the location of middle C on the treble clef and the alto clef, you will begin to understand the relationship between the clefs. Middle C on the treble clef is the line below the staff, while middle C on the alto clef is the third line.

Things You'll Need

• Sheet music

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Note the treble clef location of the note you want to convert to alto clef.

   • 2

     If the note is on a line, count three lines up to find its location in alto clef. In other words, there will be two lines between the note’s treble clef location and its alto clef location.

   • 3

     If the note is on a space, count three spaces up to find its new location.