Bass Clef Spaces 1 2 3 Now we will learn to read spaces on the bass clef. To learn the spaces, just name the line that the note rests upon, then go up one letter in the alphabet. For example: Here is another example:September 24, 2012 1 2 3 Now we will learn to read spaces on the bass clef. To learn the spaces, just name the line that the note rests upon, then go up one letter in the alphabet. For example: Here is another example: Please press the Exercise button below.