Lines and space of the staff with the 1st letters of the alphabet clef

Subject: CCA

Class: Basic 2

Topic: Lines and Spaces of the Staff (Treble Clef)

Duration: 40 minutes

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain what a musical staff is.

2. Identify the lines and spaces of the staff.

3. Name the letters on the lines and spaces of the treble clef.

4. Sing or recite the letter names correctly.

Lesson Content 

 Meaning of the Staff

The staff is made up of five lines and four spaces. Music notes are written on the lines and spaces.

The Treble Clef

The treble clef is the first clef we learn in music. It is also called the G clef. It shows us where to place notes on the staff.

Lines of the Staff (Treble Clef)

The five lines of the staff have letter names. From the bottom line to the top line, they are:

E – G – B – D – F

To help us remember, we say: Every Good Boy Deserves Food

 Spaces of the Staff (Treble Clef)

The four spaces also have letter names. From the bottom space to the top space, they are:

F – A – C – E

The word spells FACE.