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Learn To Read Tenor Clef in 4 Easy Steps

Reading tenor clef on the bassoon doesn’t have to be difficult forever! I promise that with some smart strategies you will be reading tenor clef just as well as you can read bass clef. First, we’ll cover what tenor clef is and why we use it, then I have a few easy practice strategies for you to try on your own.