Writing music notes on the Grand Staff is a great way for young musicians to learn the note names and values. While your child is home, feel free to use the videos below to work on their capacity to read and write musical notation. You can find music staff paper at the bottom of the page to print or have your child make their own staff paper using a ruler.
Mini-Lessons
Drawing a Treble Clef.webm
Drawing the Treble Clef
Drawing Bass Clef.webm
Drawing the Bass Clef
Writing Notes on the Lines of the Treble Clef.webm
Writing Notes on the Lines of the Treble Clef
Treble Clef Space Notes.webm
Writing Notes in the Spaces of the Treble Clef
Writing Rhythm: Ta, TiTi, Ta-a.webm
Writing Rhythm (Ta, TiTi and Ta-a)
Rests, Dotted Half Note and Whole Note.webm
Writing Rhythm 2 (Rests, Dotted Half and Whole Notes)
Rhythm Reading Insects .webm
Reading Rhythm (Bug Game)
Watch Ms. Bonisteel clap some of the bug rhythms then click the picture below and try on your own!
SwatTheRhythm1TracyKing.pdf
Dice Rhythm Game.webm
Reading Rhythm (Dice Game)
Watch Ms. Bonisteel roll the dice and clap different rhythm patterns. Click the picture below to try on your own!
Sample-Shake-Tap-Simple-Meter-Level-1.pdf
Fun Music Links
This Notation Word Game is a super fun way to practice the notes your child is learning.
If you have a piano at home, why not try playing the notes you are learning to write from the videos? No piano at home? No problem! Here's a link to one of many Virtual Pianos available online.
Printable Staff Paper
Here are some downloadable staff sheets that can be used at home for your child's work.