What is Middle C?
Q: What is Middle C?
A: Middle C is the musical note C which is in the middle of the piano keyboard.
Q: Is Middle C the actual middle note of the piano keyboard?
A: No, it is not actually quite the middle note of the keyboard, but very nearly.
Q: How is Middle C written in music notation when using the treble clef?
A: When using the treble clef, Middle C is just below the stave.
Q: How is Middle C written in music notation when using the bass clef?
A: When using the bass clef, Middle C is just above the stave.
Q: Where does Middle C sit on the piano keyboard?
A: On the piano keyboard, Middle C sits on the C4 key.
Q: Why do most piano books make their easiest pieces start on Middle C?
A: Most piano books make their easiest pieces start on Middle C because the right hand can then play tunes using 5 notes (C to G) using white notes only and it is also easy to recognize Middle C in notation.
Q: What is one problem that young children learning the piano may have with Middle C?
A: One problem that young children learning the piano may have with Middle C is that they may think that all pieces start on Middle C when pieces can start anywhere on the keyboard.
