Definition: Middle C (C4) is the half-way point on the piano keyboard; the centermost C. Middle C serves as a loose border between notes played with the left hand (bass notes), and notes played with the right (treble notes).
In sheet music, middle C is written on the first ledger line below the treble staff, and above the bass staff (see image).
In sheet music, middle C is written on the first ledger line below the treble staff, and above the bass staff (see image).
More About Middle C:
Also Known As:
- C4; MIDI #60
- c1 (U.K. pitch notation)
- do3; do centrale (It)
- do3; do central (Fr)
- c i; eingestrichenes C (Ger)
