In treble clef, where is middle C located?

• A. On the second line from the bottom
• B. On the first ledger line below the staff
• C. On the third space
• D. On the top line

Answer: (B)

In treble clef, the note names on the staff go E G B D F from bottom to top, with spaces F A C E. Middle C isn’t on any line or in any space of the staff; it sits just below the bottom line on its own short line, called a ledger line. So middle C is located on the first ledger line below the treble staff. This placement is what distinguishes it as the C between the two staves, and it’s the easiest way to anchor your reading of notes around the treble clef.