Grade 7- Playing the Scale of a C- Major on Staff

Activity 2: Playing the Scale of C Major on Staff

What I need to know

1. Western instruments have different fingering charts to guide in playing of different pitches.

2. Use digital devices to download the fingering charts for the instrument of choice.

3. Below is the fingering chart for the Descant Recorder showing the notes of the scale of C major.

Descant Recorder Fingering Chart

Descant Recorder Fingering Chart

Individual Activity

1. Practice playing the notes of the scale of C major ascending and descending on your instrument using the fingering chart.

2. On a digital device, watch videos to learn how to play the scale of C major.

3. Use the fingering provided to the play the notes C D EF G A B C' on the descant recorder.

4. Practise playing the scale in ascending and descending order.

Group Activity

Play familiar tunes in the scale of C major on your instrument.