The alto clef, a C-clef, is used by viola, viola d’amore, alto trombone, viola da gamba, and mandola players. It is also associated with the countertenor voice, and so fittingly called the ...

Today, the alto clef is used primarily in viola music while the tenor is occasionally used for bassoon, trombone and cello.

Even the violist's pin-up of choice was cruel to the viola. In fact, he had the following to say about anyone unfortunate enough to play one: "Viola players were always taken from among the refuse of ...

The alto clef places middle C on the middle line of the stave. The alto clef is most often used for viola music and sometimes alto trombone. This is what the alto clef looks like: ...

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Compared to the violin, the viola has a deeper and warmer sound, and is tuned to a lower-range. It’s even often referred to as the alto clef instrument.