The treble clef evolved from the letter "G" which it establishes on the second line of the staff. It is also known as the "violin clef".

evolution of the treble clef:

 In early written music (before 1750) the treble clef could be found drawn on different lines of the staff. G on the first line was known as "French style". on the second line it was known as "Italian style". The practice of having a variety of clef positions in old music came from a desire to avoid ledger lines.

The bass clef evolved from the letter "F".

 evolution of the bass clef:

 It establishes the note "F" on the fourth line of the staff.

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