Narrow lines placed above or below a staff to extend it upward or downwards. These lines are the same distance apart as the staff lines and provide a place for notes outside of the staff.
Ledger lines
	
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Narrow lines placed above or below a staff to extend it upward or downwards. These lines are the same distance apart as the staff lines and provide a place for notes outside of the staff.