ledger line
A "ledger line" is a small extension of the musical staff used to notate pitches that lie outside the standard five lines and four spaces.
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Definition
B2Musical Notation
(technical)A short line added above or below the staff to notate pitches beyond its range.
Example
- The note C6 is written on a ledger line above the treble staff.
- To play the high G, you will need to read the ledger lines above the staff.
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