beginner notation question:

[intoresting]

Please refer to image. Also, I saw one of these sharp symbols to the left of the C3 space on the bass clef in the notation for "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" but there aren't any C's in this song. Why the sharp symbol for a C if there are none?

[Kassaa]

Yes, a sharp on the F is a sharp for all F's, so those notes are indeed supposed to be sharp too.

[intoresting]

thanks a lot kassaa. do you know why the c's in twinkle twinkle are supposed to be sharp when there are no c's in the song? another question: do these sharp symbols on the bass clef effect notes on the treble clef as well?

[xvimbi]

thanks a lot kassaa. do you know why the c's in twinkle twinkle are supposed to be sharp when there are no c's in the song? another question: do these sharp symbols on the bass clef effect notes on the treble clef as well?

1. Often, not all the notes in a scale are used in a particular piece. On the other hand, often, notes that do not belong to the scale according to the key signature are being used. They require the use of accidentals (sharps, flats, natural sign).

2. Generally, for a given instrument, the same key signature is used for all staffs. Your example is not a standard case in this respect. I am sure, though, some hot-shot young modern composer might do things like that. Different instruments, in a symphony for example, may well use different key signatures.

Those are very basic questions. You can find the answers in introductory books about music theory or in a number of web sites, such as https://musictheory.net

Have fun!