Staff
A note that lies outside the lines of a musical staff is an extension of the staff. The note will lie on a ledger line. Middle C for example is an extension note on both treble and bass clefs, however is not outside the grandstaff. Soprano C and Deep C lie two ledger lines above treble and below bass respectively (as well as the grand staff).
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