Understanding Musical Notes and Notation Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 10

1. What are musical notes?
   • Musical notes are symbols used in music to represent different sounds or pitches.
2. What is notation?
   • Notation is a system of writing down music using symbols and marks.
3. How are musical notes constructed on lines and spaces?
   • Musical notes are placed on lines and spaces of the treble and bass staves to represent different pitches.
4. What are treble and bass staves?
   • Treble and bass staves are the lines and spaces on which musical notes are written, with treble staff for higher pitches and bass staff for lower pitches.
5. What are some examples of musical notes on the treble staff?
   • Examples include E, G, and B for the lines, and F, A, and C for the spaces.
6. How about on the bass staff?
   • Examples include G, B, and D for the lines, and A, C, and E for the spaces.
7. What are rest signs in music?
   • Rest signs indicate periods of silence in music, allowing musicians to pause or stop playing.
8. What is a whole rest?
   • A whole rest (⌿) indicates a complete silence for the duration of a whole note.
9. What is a half rest?
   • A half rest (𝄽) indicates a silence for the duration of a half note.
10. How do we match musical notes with their rest signs?
    • Musical notes are matched with rest signs to indicate when to pause or stop playing, ensuring proper timing and rhythm in music.

Evaluation

1. Musical notes are symbols used in ____. a) cooking b) music c) painting d) dancing
2. Notation is a system of writing down ____. a) recipes b) stories c) music d) games
3. Musical notes are placed on lines and spaces of the ____. a) football field b) treble and bass staves c) playground d) classroom walls
4. Treble staff is for ____ pitches. a) higher b) lower c) sideways d) diagonal
5. Bass staff is for ____ pitches. a) higher b) lower c) sideways d) diagonal
6. Musical notes are placed on lines and spaces to represent different ____. a) shapes b) colors c) pitches d) sizes
7. Examples of musical notes on the treble staff include ____, ____, and ____. a) A, B, C b) E, G, B c) X, Y, Z d) 1, 2, 3
8. Examples of musical notes on the bass staff include ____, ____, and ____. a) A, B, C b) E, G, B c) X, Y, Z d) 1, 2, 3
9. Rest signs indicate periods of ____ in music. a) sound b) silence c) dancing d) talking
10. A whole rest indicates a silence for the duration of a ____ note. a) whole b) half c) quarter d) eighth
11. A half rest indicates a silence for the duration of a ____ note. a) whole b) half c) quarter d) eighth
12. Musical notes are matched with rest signs to indicate when to ____ playing. a) start b) stop c) sing d) dance
13. Proper timing and rhythm in music are ensured by matching musical notes with their ____ signs. a) color b) shape c) rest d) movement
14. How are musical notes represented in music? a) by words b) by symbols c) by numbers d) by pictures
15. What do rest signs indicate in music? a) periods of sound b) periods of silence c) periods of movement d) periods of talking
16. Where are musical notes placed to represent different pitches? a) on the ground b) on lines and spaces c) on walls d) on trees
17. What do treble and bass staves represent in music? a) shapes b) colors c) pitches d) sizes
18. What is the function of notation in music? a) to write stories b) to write music c) to draw pictures d) to play games
19. Which staff is for higher pitches? a) treble b) bass c) tenor d) alto
20. Which staff is for lower pitches? a) treble b) bass c) tenor d) alto

Presentation :

1. Revision: The teacher revises the previous topics of musical notes and introduction to notation by asking students to identify and explain different symbols learned.
2. Introduction of New Topic: The teacher introduces the new topic of constructing musical notes on lines and spaces of the treble and bass staves, as well as matching notes with rest signs.
3. Teacher’s Activities:
   • Explain the concept of treble and bass staves.
   • Demonstrate how to draw musical notes on the staff.
   • Show examples of different rest signs and their meanings.
   • Guide students in practicing writing musical notes and rest signs on the staff paper.
4. Learners’ Activities:
   • Students participate in class discussions and ask questions.
   • Students practice drawing musical notes and rest signs on their own staff paper.
   • Students work in pairs to match musical notes with their corresponding rest signs.
5. Assessment: The teacher assesses students’ understanding through observation, participation, and completion of class activities.
6. Evaluation Questions:
   1. What are musical notes used for?
   2. What is notation in music?
   3. How are musical notes constructed on the staff?
   4. What do rest signs indicate in music?
   5. Can you draw a quarter note on the treble staff?
   6. What is the function of a whole rest?
   7. How do you match musical notes with their rest signs?
   8. What is the difference between treble and bass staves?
   9. Name two examples of rest signs.
   10. Why is it important to understand musical notation?
7. Conclusion: The teacher summarizes the key points covered in the lesson and encourages students to practice drawing musical notes and rest signs at home.