Grade 2: Ledger Lines – Introduction

In grade 2 you may be asked to use one or two ledger lines above or below the stave. Questions may also relate to rewriting extracts in bass or treble clef but keeping the pitch the same.

Grade 2: Ledger Lines

Please note: The grade 1 to 5 theory exams are now online. Some of the questions in the online exam have been rephrased to accommodate the new style. In this video tutorial some of the descriptions refer to the written paper of old. With regard to the online exams you will no longer be required to write your answers but you will need to analyse the questions and tick or highlight an answer.

Grade 2: Ledger Lines

Download the following questions or write the notes on manuscript before completing.

Ledger Lines: Question 1

Complete the following by writing the name of each note. Remember to state if there is an accidental present.

Ledger Lines: Answer 1

The answers are shown below

Ledger Lines: Question 2

Write the same pitched note in the other clef.

Ledger Lines: Answer 2

View the image for the same pitched note in the other clef.

Ledger Lines: Question 3

Rewrite this extract in the bass clef, but at the same pitch.

Ledger Lines: Answer 3

Rewritten extract in the bass clef, but at the same pitch.

Ledger Lines: Question 4

Rewrite this extract in the bass clef, but at the same pitch.

Ledger Lines: Answer 4

Rewritten extract in the bass clef, but at the same pitch.

Ledger Lines: Question 5

Rewrite this extract in the bass clef, but at the same pitch.

Ledger Lines: Answer 5

Rewritten extract in the bass clef, but at the same pitch.

Ledger Lines: Question 6

Rewrite this extract in the treble clef, but at the same pitch.

Ledger Lines: Answer 6

Rewritten extract in the treble clef, but at the same pitch.

Ledger Lines: Question 7

Rewrite this extract in the treble clef, but at the same pitch.

Ledger Lines: Answer 7

Rewritten extract in the treble clef, but at the same pitch.

Ledger Lines: Question 8

Rewrite this extract in the treble clef, but at the same pitch.

Ledger Lines: Answer 8

Rewritten extract in the treble clef, but at the same pitch.

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