Explain the benefits. Why learn stave notation? After all, many of your students' favourite musicians may not use it! Understanding notation helps get ‘inside’ a piece and unlock its secrets; it helps you perform a greater variety of music, compose in new ways and join orchestras or choirs that read music.
Notation is magic! Spark students' enthusiasm with an activity that shows how dots on a stave can magically become music. This could be a fast-paced introductory composing task where you perform their one-bar, pitch-only sketches.
Make it fun. Students learn best when they are enjoying a task. Get creative! Use engaging visual stimuli, props or games. Include music-making as much as possible throughout the process.
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