Reading Treble Clef Notes

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Objective

I can read and perform notes on the treble clef.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    The note C is located on a line below the treble staff and is also known as middle C.

  2. 2

    The notes D, E, F, and G are located on the treble staff, either on a line or a space.

  3. 3

    When notes step up on the staff, it goes line, space, line, space, line.

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Practice

3 questions

1

Draw a treble staff and place the notes C, D, E, F, and G on it. Make sure each note is in the correct position on the staff.

2

Which note is located on the bottom line of the treble staff?

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

What are the names of these notes on the treble clef, from left to right: a note on the bottom line, a note in the space above that line, and a note on the next line up?

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