Clarinetists, for example, would rather read ledger lines in the chalumeau register than read bass clef notes, and flute players would rather read ledger lines for notes in the third octave than read 8va notation because higher flute notes require different fingerings.
Clarinetists would rather read ledger lines in the chalumeau register than read bass clef notes. This was for example. Flute players would rather read ledger lines for notes in the third octave. Flute players would rather read 8va notation. Higher flute notes require different fingerings.