II.
Lesson Overview
Week 1: Week 1 introduces the foundational concepts of note reading.
Students begin by familiarizing themselves with the staff and the
NOTE READING two most commonly used clefs—treble and bass. Understanding
these elements is essential because they serve as the basis for
reading pitch in written music.
MODULE III. Key Concepts
1. The Musical Staff The staff consists of five lines and four spaces.
Notes are placed on the lines and spaces to show pitch.
2. Ledger Lines Short lines used to extend the staff for notes above
Topic: or below it.
Introduction to the Music Staff, Clefs, and Note Names 3. Clefs
Course: Music Literacy Enhancement Module
Bass Clef Notes Treble Clef Notes:
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Target Learners: 2 Year BCAED Students Week 1
I. Learning Objectives
At the end of Week 1, students should be able to:
>Identify the parts of the musical staff.
>Recognize and differentiate the treble clef and bass clef.
>Name notes on the lines and spaces of the treble and bass staves.
Demonstrate basic note identification through guided exercises.
Bass Clef - Treble Clef – Activity 1: Staff Identification Label the following
a. Number the five lines from bottom (1) to top (5).
b. Shade the four spaces lightly.
(G Clef) Indicates
higher-pitched
notes.
(F Clef) Indicates lower-pitched notes.
The two dots surround the F line (4th line). The clef circles
Note names on the Staff around the G line
Lines: G – B – D – F – A (2nd line).
Spaces: A – C – E – G Note names on
the Staff
Mnemonic devices:
Lines: E – G – B – D
Bass lines: Good Boys Deserve Fun Always –F Activity 2: Clef Recognition
Spaces: F – A – C –
Bass spaces: All Cars Eat Gas E Direction: Look at the clef symbols provided and identify whether
they are Treble or Bass clef
Mnemonic
devices: Write T for Treble and B for Bass.
Treble lines: Every
Good Boy
Deserves Fun
Treble spaces:
FACE 1.)
IV. Learning Activities
2.)
Activity 3: Note Naming Drill (Treble Clef)
Direction: Identify the note names whether it’s (C, D, E, F, G, A, B,
C):
1.)
3.)
2.)
4.)
2.)
Activity 4: Note Naming Drill (Bass Clef)
Identify the note names whether it’s (C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C):
1.)
3.)
Activity 5: Short Response
In two sentences, explain why clefs are important in reading music.
4.)
V. Assessment (Week 1 Quiz)
Part A: Identification
1. What is the set of five lines and four spaces called?
a. Staff b. Ledger c. Measure b. Bar
2. Which clef is used for higher-pitched instruments?
a. Treble clef b. Bass clef c. Alto clef d. Tenor clef
3. Which clef is also known as the F clef?
a. Treble clef b. Bass clef c. Alto clef d. Tenor clef
Part B: Note Naming
Name the notes shown (5 items).
Reference:
Benward, B., & Saker, M. (2015). Music in theory and practice (9th
ed.). McGraw-Hill [Link], L. (2000). Practical sight
reading exercises for piano students. Alfred [Link].
(n.d.). The staff, clefs, and note [Link]. (n.d.).
Staff and clefs. Retrieved from [Link]
L. (2011). Music, informal learning and the school: A new classroom
VI. Reflection pedagogy. Ashgate.
Answer the following:
1 . Which part of the lesson was easiest for you?and why?
2. Which part did you find challenging?and why
VII. Activity
Create your own mini-staff (five lines and four spaces) on bond
paper and write five treble clef notes and five bass clef notes. Label
each correctly.