Lesson 1: Identifying Notes on the Staff

How do I read notes on the staff?
How do notes on the staff connect to my instrument?

Staff, clef, note, pitch, line, space, treble clef, bass clef

NCAS MU:Pr4.2.8a – Demonstrate understanding of the structure and elements of music when reading and performing.
NCAS MU:Pr4.3.8a – Demonstrate how understanding of musical elements impacts prepared performance.

The teacher reviews the staff, lines, and spaces. Students practice identifying notes using flashcards or projected examples. Students then find and play the notes on their instruments.

Confusing line notes and space notes
Forgetting which clef they read
Using incorrect fingerings

Provide fingering charts
Use visual note charts
Challenge advanced students with faster identification

• Teacher observation

• Quick note identification quiz

• Students play identified notes correctly