MNEMONICS By the mnemonic method of using colours the children soon learn all their notes across the Great Stave. They realise that there is a pattern that goes right across the Great Stave. Once they can see this pattern they can "home in" on any note and do not have to count up the lines by saying, "every good boy deserves favour". The pattern given to the child is very simple. Two triangles and a circle. A couple of pictures help them to remember the order of the colours. Look at the www.tobinmusic.co.ukand the piano article will tell you exactly how to teach this.Candida Tobin