Account
Understanding Musical Notation & the Staff
- Identify and understand the elements of the musical staff
- Recognize and read basic musical notation including notes, clefs, and key signatures
- Begin to interpret rhythms and pitches from written music
2. The Staff: The Foundation of Music Notation
The Staff
The Clefs
3. Understanding Notes and Pitches on the Staff
The Notes
Note Values
Rest Symbols
4. Time Signatures and Rhythms
Time Signatures
Common Time Signatures
Rhythmic Notation
5. Key Signatures and Accidentals
Key Signatures
Common Key Signatures
Accidentals
6. Practical Exercises: Reading and Writing Musical Notation
Activity 1: Identifying Notes on the Staff
Activity 2: Rhythm Reading
Activity 3: Writing Notes and Rests
7. Conclusion & Recap
Conclusion & Recap
