meloktaLearning goal
Recognises the notes from C to G on a treble-clef staff and plays them on the trumpet with the right valves and air.
Topic
Musicians read notes from the staff. The staff is a ladder with five lines!
Prior knowledge
Can play the five notes from C to G.
Teacher note
C is on a ledger line below the staff, D just below the bottom line, E on the first line, F in the first space and G on the second line. Trumpet music is written in the treble clef. When ‘Note names’ is off, the name under the staff is hidden; in class, try with names first and then without.
Lesson steps
- The note on the first line. Play it!
- Which note sits on the second line? Play it.
- The note below the staff, on its own little line.
- Play the note you see on the staff.
- Read a short melody from the staff and play it.