Notating high and low notes on a simplified musical stave
I can recognise high and low notes and place these on a simplified stave.
Notating high and low notes on a simplified musical stave
I can recognise high and low notes and place these on a simplified stave.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Melodies are made up of high and low notes and these notes have names
- We use the word pitch to describe how high or low a note is
- We can show high and low notes on a musical stave
- Music can be written down, or notated, to be remembered for another day
Keywords
Note - a single sound in music
Pitch - how high or low a note is
Melody - a combination of notes to make a memorable tune
Stave - lines on which musical notes can be placed
Notation - a way of writing music down
Common misconception
High and low refers to volume (loud and quiet).
High and low refers to pitch.
Equipment
counters, paper, pencils, whiteboards
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
4 Questions
how high or low a note is
a single sound in music
a combination of notes to make a memorable tune