MUSICAL ALPHABETS AND MUSICAL STAFF
Subject:
Music
Term:
First Term
Week:
Week 4
Class:
JSS 1 / BASIC 7
Previous lesson: Pupils have previous knowledge of
KINDS AND CLASSIFICATION OF MUSIC
that was taught in their previous lesson
Topic:
MUSICAL ALPHABETS AND MUSICAL STAFF
Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- say the meaning of musical staff
- list the letters of the musical staff
- give examples of musical staff
Instructional Materials:
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
Methods of Teaching:
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials:
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbooks
CONTENT
Musical Alphabets
There are seven English alphabets used in music, they are, A, B, C, D, E, F, G.
These seven alphabets are called musical alphabets; they are used to write music.
The teacher drills the students in singing musical alphabets song.
EXERCISES
- Name the musical alphabets.
- Sing the musical alphabets song.
Musical Staff
Definition of Musical Staff
The staff is the basis of written music. It is what the notes are presented on. Musical staff consists of five horizontal lines and four spaces.
Example of Musical Staff
Musical Terms
| SYMBOL | MUSICAL TERM | MEANING | |
| PP | Pianissimo | Very soft | |
| ff | Fortissimo | Very loud | |
| lento | Very slow | ||
| largo | Slow and broad | ||
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out a short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
He or she makes the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
EVALUATION
- Define of musical staff.
- State and explain three musical terms.
- Name the musical alphabets.
- Sing the musical alphabet songs.
- Draw the music staff.
