Study of Lines and Spaces of Music Staff/Stave Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Cultural and Creative Arts Lesson Plan: Study of Lines and Spaces of Music Staff/Stave

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 11

Age: 8 years

Topic: Study of Lines and Spaces of Music Staff/Stave

Sub-topic: Treble and Bass Staves

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Identify the treble and bass staves.
2. Recite the first 7 letters of the alphabet used to label the lines and spaces of the treble and bass staves (A, B, C, D, E, F, G).
3. Create new acronyms to memorize the lines and spaces of both treble and bass staves.
4. Draw and label the lines and spaces of both the treble and bass staves in their music manuscripts.

Keywords: Treble Staff, Bass Staff, Lines, Spaces, Acronyms

Set Induction: Begin by asking pupils if they have ever seen musical notes and staves. Show them examples and explain their importance in music.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils have basic knowledge of musical notes from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Music Manuscript Books
• Pencils
• Erasers
• Pictures of the Staff on a chart with labels
• Video clips of acronyms for lines and spaces of the staff

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Relate the concept of lines and spaces in music to the basic lines and shapes they have drawn before. Explain how these lines and spaces help musicians read and write music.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Communication and collaboration
• Pupil’s leadership and personal development
• Creativity and imagination

Learning Materials:

• Music Manuscript Books
• Pencils
• Erasers
• Pictures and charts of the music staff
• Video clips on acronyms

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Cultural and Creative Arts

Instructional Materials:

• Video clips explaining acronyms for lines and spaces of the staff
• Charts showing labeled lines and spaces of treble and bass staves

Content:

1. Treble and Bass Staves:
   • The treble staff is used for higher-pitched notes and consists of five lines and four spaces.
   • The bass staff is used for lower-pitched notes and also consists of five lines and four spaces.
2. Letters of the Alphabet Used:
   • The lines and spaces of both staves are labeled with the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G.
3. Acronyms for Memorization:
   • Create acronyms to help memorize the lines and spaces of both the treble and bass staves. For example, for the treble staff, the acronym “Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge” helps remember the lines (E, G, B, D, F).

Evaluation 

1. The treble staff is used for ______-pitched notes. a) high b) low c) medium d) varying
2. The bass staff is used for ______-pitched notes. a) high b) low c) medium d) varying
3. The lines and spaces of the treble staff are labeled with the letters ______. a) A, B, C, D, E, F, G b) H, I, J, K, L, M, N c) P, Q, R, S, T, U, V d) W, X, Y, Z, A, B, C
4. An acronym to remember the lines of the treble staff is ______. a) Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge b) All Cows Eat Grass c) Good Boys Do Fine Always d) Fudge Boys Do Good Eats
5. The bass staff has ______ lines and ______ spaces. a) 5, 4 b) 4, 5 c) 6, 5 d) 5, 6
6. The spaces of the treble staff spell the word ______. a) FACE b) BEAD c) CAGE d) BACE
7. The lines of the bass staff are labeled ______. a) G, B, D, F, A b) C, E, G, A, B c) A, C, E, G, B d) B, D, F, A, C
8. Which acronym helps remember the lines of the bass staff? a) Great Big Dogs Fight Animals b) Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge c) All Cows Eat Grass d) FACE
9. The acronym “Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge” is used for ______ staff. a) Treble b) Bass c) Grand d) Alto
10. The spaces of the bass staff spell the word ______. a) ACEG b) FACE c) BEAD d) CAGE
11. The treble staff has ______ spaces. a) 4 b) 5 c) 6 d) 7
12. To memorize the bass staff lines, use the acronym ______. a) Great Big Dogs Fight Animals b) Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge c) All Cows Eat Grass d) FACE
13. The letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G are used in ______. a) Music staff b) Geography c) Mathematics d) History
14. A mnemonic for remembering the spaces on the bass staff is ______. a) All Cows Eat Grass b) Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge c) FACE d) Good Boys Do Fine Always
15. The bass staff lines are labeled ______. a) G, B, D, F, A b) A, C, E, G, B c) C, E, G, A, B d) B, D, F, A, C

Class Activity Discussion 

1. Q: What is the treble staff used for? A: It is used for higher-pitched notes.
2. Q: How many lines and spaces does the bass staff have? A: The bass staff has five lines and four spaces.
3. Q: What are the letters used to label the lines and spaces of the treble and bass staves? A: The letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G.
4. Q: What is an acronym used for remembering the lines of the treble staff? A: “Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge.”
5. Q: How can you memorize the spaces of the treble staff? A: Use the acronym “FACE.”
6. Q: What acronym helps remember the bass staff lines? A: “Great Big Dogs Fight Animals.”
7. Q: How many letters are used to label the lines and spaces of the staves? A: Seven letters (A, B, C, D, E, F, G).
8. Q: Which staff is used for lower-pitched notes? A: The bass staff.
9. Q: What mnemonic can help with the bass staff spaces? A: “All Cows Eat Grass.”
10. Q: What are the lines of the bass staff labeled with? A: G, B, D, F, A.
11. Q: How many spaces does the treble staff have? A: Four spaces.
12. Q: Which acronym helps remember the treble staff lines? A: “Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge.”
13. Q: What does the acronym “FACE” represent? A: The spaces on the treble staff.
14. Q: What is the purpose of learning acronyms for music staves? A: To help memorize the lines and spaces of the staves.
15. Q: How many lines are there on both the treble and bass staves? A: Five lines.

Presentation:

Step 1: Review the basic concept of music staves and their importance.

Step 2: Introduce and explain the treble and bass staves. Demonstrate how to draw and label the lines and spaces.

Step 3: Guide pupils in creating acronyms to help memorize the lines and spaces of both staves.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the concept of treble and bass staves.
• Demonstrate how to draw and label the lines and spaces.
• Assist pupils in creating effective acronyms.

Learners’ Activities:

• Recite the first seven letters of the alphabet used in music.
• Work in small groups to create acronyms for memorizing lines and spaces.
• Draw and label the lines and spaces of both treble and bass staves in their music manuscripts.

Assessment:

• Observe pupils’ ability to draw and label the staves correctly.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the acronyms created by pupils.

Evaluation Questions:

• What letters are used to label the lines and spaces of the treble and bass staves?
• How many lines does the bass staff have?
• What acronym helps remember the lines of the treble staff?
• What are the spaces of the bass staff?
• How many spaces are there on the treble staff?
• What does the acronym “FACE” represent?
• Name an acronym used for remembering the bass staff lines.
• How can you draw the treble staff correctly?
• What is the purpose of using acronyms in music?
• How many lines are there on both the treble and bass staves?

Conclusion: Mark pupils’ work, provide feedback, and discuss any errors. Reinforce the importance of understanding music staves for reading and writing music.

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