Reading from the Staff

• Explain the five lines of the staff
• Show how solfege syllables match staff positions
• Demonstrate reading simple melodies

• What do you notice about how notes sit on the lines and spaces?
• How do the hand signs help us remember note positions?

1. Look at the staff carefully
2. Identify each note's solfege syllable
3. Sing the melody using hand signs
4. Try to sing without looking at the hand sign poster

Simpler: Use fewer notes, focus on do-re-mi

Challenge: Add more complex rhythms to the melody

• What did we learn about reading music today?
• What was the most fun part of our lesson?