Exploring Music: Clef and Stave Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Lesson Plan Presentation: Understanding Clef and Stave in Music

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts

Class: Primary 3

Term: 1

Week: 9

Topic: Exploring Music: Clef and Stave

Sub-topic: Types, Comparison, and Drawing

Duration: 45 minutes

Previous Lesson:

• Reviewed basic elements of music, like rhythm and melody.

Behavioural Objectives:

1. Students will identify the purpose of clefs and staves in music.
2. Students will compare and contrast the staff and the great stave.
3. Students will differentiate between treble and bass clefs.
4. Students will draw both clefs and staves.

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard, markers, musical symbols visuals, drawing paper.

Methods of Teaching:

• Interactive discussions, group activities, and visual aids.

Reference Materials:

• Basic music theory books for children.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking, visual learning, and artistic expression.

Learning Materials:

• Musical notes, treble and bass clef visuals.

Content

Meaning of Clef and Stave:

1. Clef: Musical symbol that shows the pitch of written notes.
   • Example: 🎵 Treble clef, looks like a fancy “G.”
2. Stave: Set of five lines and four spaces where musical notes are written.
   • Example: 🎼 Think of it as musical paper!

The Grand/Great Staff:

• Combines the treble and bass staves with a brace. It’s like a musical team! 🎶👫

Relating What a Staff Is:

• The staff is like a musical ladder where notes climb up and down.

Compare and Contrast – Staff and Great Stave:

• Staff: Single set of lines and spaces.
• Great Stave: Combines treble and bass staves, joined by a brace.

Differentiate Between Clefs:

1. Treble Clef: Points to G line, high-pitched notes.
   • Example: 🎼
2. Bass Clef: Curls around F line, lower-pitched notes.
   • Example: 🎵

Draw the Clefs and Staves:

• Let’s draw together!
  • 🎵🎼 (Treble Clef and Stave)
  • 🎵🎼 (Bass Clef and Stave)

Music is like a colorful story on these musical lines and spaces! 🌈🎶

Evaluation

1. Compare and Contrast – Great Stave:
   • The great stave combines treble and bass staves with a __________. a. Dot b. Line c. Brace d. Arrow
2. Differentiate Between Clefs:
   • The treble clef points to the __________ line for high-pitched notes. a. A b. B c. G d. C
3. Differentiate Between Clefs:
   • The bass clef curls around the __________ line for lower-pitched notes. a. D b. E c. F d. G
4. Draw the Clefs and Staves:
   • Let’s draw the treble clef on the __________. a. Top b. Bottom c. Middle d. Side
5. Draw the Clefs and Staves:
   • The bass clef is drawn on the __________. a. Top b. Bottom c. Middle d. Side
6. The Grand Staff:
   • The grand staff combines __________ and bass staves. a. Treble b. Alto c. Soprano d. Tenor
7. Relating What a Staff Is:
   • The stave is like a musical __________ for notes. a. River b. Ladder c. Mirror d. Tunnel
8. Differentiate Between Clefs:
   • The treble clef points to the __________ line for high-pitched notes. a. A b. B c. G d. C
9. Compare and Contrast – Great Stave:
   • The great stave combines treble and bass staves with a __________. a. Dot b. Line c. Brace d. Arrow
10. Draw the Clefs and Staves:
    • Let’s draw the bass clef on the __________. a. Top b. Bottom c. Middle d. Side
11. Meaning of Clef:
    • A clef is a musical symbol that shows the __________ of written notes. a. Color b. Shape c. Pitch d. Size
12. Meaning of Stave:
    • The stave is like musical __________ where notes are written. a. Ladder b. Ocean c. Forest d. Desert
13. The Grand Staff:
    • The grand staff combines __________ and bass staves. a. Treble b. Alto c. Soprano d. Tenor
14. Relating What a Staff Is:
    • The staff is like a musical __________ for notes. a. River b. Ladder c. Mirror d. Tunnel
15. Compare and Contrast – Staff:
    • The staff has __________ set of lines and spaces. a. Single b. Double c. Triple d. Quadruple

Presentation:

1. Step 1 – Introduction (5 minutes):
   • Explain that music has special symbols called clefs and staves.
   • Relate to a musical story to capture their interest.
2. Step 2 – Clef and Stave Types (10 minutes):
   • Define clef and stave, showing visuals.
   • Discuss the great stave and its purpose.
3. Step 3 – Comparison and Drawing (15 minutes):
   • Compare the staff and great stave using simple examples.
   • Differentiate between treble and bass clefs.
   • Guide students in drawing both clefs and staves.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Facilitate discussions and guide drawing activities.
• Encourage questions and participation.

Learners’ Activities:

• Engage in discussions and compare musical symbols.
• Draw clefs and staves with guidance.

Conclusion:

• Summarize key points about clefs and staves.
• Relate the lesson to the joy of creating music.

Evaluation:

• Assess student drawings for accuracy and understanding.
• Ask questions to check comprehension.