The most recent solution we have is the viola. You play the viola by tucking it between your chin and shoulder, just like the violin. Today's crossword puzzle clue is a quick one Only instrument in a typical orchestra that reads the alto clef We will try to find the right answer to this particular crossword clue. Only instrument in a typical orchestra that reads the alto clef nytimes mini crossword answer
The answers of the nyt mini clue are sorted by their date of appearance. The instrument's middle range, written in tenor clef, is powerful but somewhat pinched in tone Bassoonists only need to read alto clef when the piece they play primarily uses the top of the instrument's range, which produces the bassoon's weakest and thinnest tone. My understanding is alto trombone is written predominantly in alto I thought alto trombone and viola were the only instruments reading alto clef The difference is your middle c (c4 on piano) is on the middle line of the stave in alto clef whereas it is on the second top line in tenor clef.
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