Instrumental Year 5 Stave Notation Sheets - Great big house stave notation solfa

The Year 5 stave notation sheets present an engaging way for students to learn and practice musical notation through the song "Great Big House." The sheet music is annotated with solfa syllables, providing a clear and accessible method for understanding pitch relationships within the melody. As the students follow along, they will encounter solfa syllables such as Mi, So, and La, which correspond to specific pitches on the stave. The song begins with the syllable Mi on the word "Great," followed by So on "big" and "house," illustrating a melodic pattern that students can visually and audibly connect with.

The notation continues with the syllables representing the melody that describes a "Great big house in New Orleans," with the pitches changing to reflect the lyrics and tune. The syllable So appears frequently, indicating a recurring note that anchors the melody. The song also includes a descending pattern from Mi to Re, adding variety to the tune. The final line of the song, "Filled with pumpkin pie," brings the melody to a close with a satisfying resolution on Do, which is set to the pitch of C in this melody. This notation sheet serves as an excellent tool for teaching young learners the basics of reading music and the solfa system, enhancing their musical literacy and enjoyment.