Alto clef staff paper
Blank staff paper with the alto (C) clef — the clef the viola reads, centring middle C on the middle line.
How to print your alto clef
- Choose your layout. Set the number of staves per page and the paper size (US Letter or A4) in the options above.
- Make the paper. Press “Make paper” to generate your sheet — it appears instantly, rendered right in your browser.
- Print or download. Print it straight away, or download a print-ready PDF or PNG. It is free, with no sign-up.
About alto clef staff paper
The alto clef is a C clef placed so that the centre line of the stave is middle C. It keeps viola music comfortably inside the stave instead of drowning in ledger lines, and it also appears in older vocal and trombone parts. This sheet gives ten blank alto-clef staves per page.
Alto clef — frequently asked questions
What is the alto clef used for?
Chiefly the viola, and occasionally the alto trombone and older choral parts. It puts middle C on the centre line of the stave.
How is it different from treble and bass?
It is a movable C clef centred on middle C, which sits pitch-wise between the treble and bass clefs — ideal for mid-range instruments like the viola.
Is it free to print?
Yes, free to print and download with no sign-up.