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Robert Hutchinson, University of Puget Sound

Copyright Year: 2017

Publisher: Robert Hutchinson

Language: English

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Reviewed by Alek Palmersmith, Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University on 7/27/23

The book is detailed, with a lot of information, with a clear index, but it's missing a glossary. read more

Comprehensiveness rating: 4 see less

The book is detailed, with a lot of information, with a clear index, but it's missing a glossary.

Content Accuracy rating: 5

The content is clear and accurate.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 3

While the fundamental concepts of music theory have stood the test of time, I believe this book could have included more modern examples from various genres to make it more relevant to students learning music theory now.

Clarity rating: 4

It is concise, which is helpful. It does however use some jargon that can get in the way of easy understanding and real-world application.

Consistency rating: 5

It's very consistent in formatting, content, and terminology.

Modularity rating: 5

It's easy to jump from one section to another to get the information you need. In fact, it is probably best used as a reference guide instead of read cover to cover.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

It's well-organized with clear chapter and sub-chapters.

Interface rating: 4

It's pretty clean, but could be a little more visually appealing.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5

I found no errors while reading this book.

Cultural Relevance rating: 4

Nothing was offensive and it is inclusive. However, I think it could include examples from more styles of music.

Solid overall book, helpful for learning the concepts of music theory.

Reviewed by Cherise Leiter, Professor, Metropolitan State University of Denver on 8/17/22

Overall, this text is quite comprehensive, including the topics generally covered in a 4-semester theory sequence. There are a few instances where there is not as much detail as I am used to (for instance, I couldn't find mention of the Phrygian... read more

Overall, this text is quite comprehensive, including the topics generally covered in a 4-semester theory sequence. There are a few instances where there is not as much detail as I am used to (for instance, I couldn't find mention of the Phrygian half cadence), but the text includes a significant amount of pop and jazz music theory which many texts do not cover. Both the index and glossary are easy to use and by using links, send one immediately to the correct place in the text.

The accuracy is very good. I did not see any obvious mistakes.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 4

The text had a nice balance of examples from art music, popular, and jazz music styles. Personally I would have liked to see a few more examples from the musical theatre genre, since at our school music theatre majors have to take two semesters of music theory. More examples from female composers would also be a relevant element.

Clarity rating: 5

The text utilizes succinct explanations of concepts and employs clear language overall. The examples are easy to follow and relate clearly to the topic under discussion.

The text employs consistent language, style, and layout in each chapter.

The text is well organized into modules that can be re-ordered quite easily. In some cases, the modules for certain topics occur later than typically found, but are presented in their module in a way that would allow an instructor to utilize it earlier. However, some modules would need to be broken up, but the subheadings generally make that possible.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 4

The text is fairly well organized. There are some instances where I would prefer a topic be separated out or placed in a different module (for example, modes, whole-tone scale and octatonic scales are only listed in a chart in the jazz theory chapter) but overall, the text flows in a logical manner.

Interface rating: 5

I did not notice any interface issues.

The text was well written and contained no grammatical errors.

Overall I appreciated the breadth and variety of musical examples used in the text and homework assignments. As stated above I would like to see more examples by women and other underrepresented groups, particularly when giving examples of art music.

I very much appreciated the ancillary materials such as homework assignments and practice tests. Not all OER music theory texts include them, and these were in-depth and creative. I also found the practice exercises at the end of each chapter helpful, with answer keys at the end of the text. There were also several chapters included in this text that are not normally found in music theory textbooks that I thought were a good inclusion, such as the chapter on Accompanimental Textures.

Reviewed by Geoffrey Cunningham, Adjunct Music Lecturer, Holyoke Community College on 6/28/21

The text is very comprehensive. Each chapter is concise and clear, without being overly verbose as some music theory textbooks can be. The index is very effective, in that you can just click on the link next to each term or topic and it will give... read more

Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less

The text is very comprehensive. Each chapter is concise and clear, without being overly verbose as some music theory textbooks can be. The index is very effective, in that you can just click on the link next to each term or topic and it will give you the section being referenced with also a link to navigate you right to the location in the book where it is cited for full context. In a way, this index functions as a glossary as well by giving such quick access to descriptions and definitions.

There are 35 chapters in this book, and I have yet to find any errors.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

Content is up-to-date and relevant. It covers all of the traditional topics usually covered in music theory courses 1-4. Anything that needs updating should be quite easy to implement, as the chapters are all organized and divided into neat and tidy subunits.

As I had commented before, the writing is clear and concise without using any unnecessary language. The book does a good job of including great visual graphics and charts, along with several imbedded musical examples in every chapter to help illustrate the concepts.

Yes, terminology is consistent from chapter to chapter.

This books seems to have been structured with modularity in mind all along. Each chapter is divided into smaller sub chapters that would make it easy to divide and reorganize topics and subjects within. I plan on using this textbook in the coming year, but will likely change the order of chapters to match the order I usually present these topics in. Thankfully, there is not much cumulative/chronological overlap between chapters, so it makes it easy to do things in a different order. For example, the part-writing section which is covered later than usual (Ch 26) doesn't include practicing the chromaticism covered in earlier chapters (Ch 19 - 23) until the very end of the unit, so it makes it easy to use that chapter earlier in the semester.

Organization is very clear, logical, and easy to navigate.

Interface is clear and without issues.

The grammar is clear without any glaring errors.

Cultural Relevance rating: 5

I am very impressed with the cultural and stylistic diversity presented in the musical examples throughout this textbook. Too many traditional theory books lean so heavily on the music of 18th Century European classical composers. This book will illustrate a concept equally with examples from Bach, Mozart, the Beatles, Bruno Mars, and Cee Lo Green, all in the same chapter!

Table of Contents

  • 1 Basic Concepts 
  • 2 Major Scales and Key Signatures 
  • 3 Minor Scales and Key Signatures 
  • 4 Basics of Rhythm 
  • 5 Intervals
  • 6 Triads 
  • 7 Roman Numerals and Cadences 
  • 8 Seventh Chords 
  • 9 Harmonic Progression and Harmonic Function 
  • 10 Non-Chord Tones 
  • 11 Melodic Analysis
  • 12 Form in Popular Music 
  • 13 Phrases in Combination 
  • 14 Accompanimental Textures 
  • 15 Creating Contrast Between Sections 
  • 16 Figured Bass 
  • 17 Secondary Dominant Chords
  • 18 Secondary Diminished Chords 
  • 19 Mode Mixture 
  • 20 The Neapolitan Chord
  • 21 Augmented Sixth Chords 
  • 22 Modulation 
  • 23 Enharmonic Modulation
  • 24 Binary and Ternary Forms
  • 25 Sonata and Rondo Forms 
  • 26 Voice Leading Triads 
  • 27 Voice Leading Seventh Chords 
  • 28 Voice Leading With Non-Chord Tones 
  • 29 Voice Leading Chromatic Harmonies 
  • 30 Introduction to Counterpoint 
  • 31 Introduction to Jazz Theory 
  • 32 Impressionism and Extended Tonality 
  • 33 Set Theory 
  • 34 Serialism 
  • 35 Minimalism

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  • Robert Hutchinson

About the Book

Music Theory for the 21st–Century Classroom is an openly–licensed online four–semester college music theory textbook. This text differs from other music theory textbooks by focusing less on four–part (SATB) voiceleading and more on relating harmony to the phrase. Also, in traditional music theory textbooks, there is little emphasis on motivic analysis and analysis of melodic units smaller than the phrase. In my opinion, this led to students having difficulty with creating melodies, since the training they are given is typically to write a “melody” in quarter notes in the soprano voice of part writing exercises. When the assignments in those texts ask students to do more than this, the majority of the students struggle to create a melody with continuity and with appropriate placement of harmonies within a phrase because the text had not prepared them to do so.

In Music Theory for the 21st–Century Classroom, students learn about motive, fragment, phrase, and subphrase, as well as types of melodic alteration like inversion, intervallic change, augmentation, diminution, rhythmic change, ornamentation, extension, and retrograde. By understanding motive and subphrase (also known as “phrase segment” or “phrase member”), I believe students will better understand the logic and construction of melodies, which will aid them in creating their own music.

This text is meant to take the student from the basics of reading and writing pitches and rhythms through twelve–tone technique and minimalism over the course of four semesters. Whenever possible, examples from popular music and music from film and musical theater are included to illustrate melodic and harmonic concepts, usually within the context of the phrase.

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Pitch-class exercises : Use 1 – 9 , T (for 10), and E (for 11) to select a pitch-class.

Generic interval exercises : Use the number keys ( 1 – 8 ) to select a generic interval.

Specific interval exercises : Use the number keys ( 1 – 8 ) to select a major or perfect interval. Hold down the arrow keys ( ↑ , ↓ , and ← ) to alter the interval quality.

Construction exercises : Use the up and down arrow keys ( ↑ / ↓ ) to move the selection or current note. Use the left and right arrow keys ( ← / → ) to change accidentals. Press Enter to submit your answer.

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Music Theory Worksheets–50+ Free Printables

The Ultimate Music Theory Worksheet Guide

Welcome to the Ultimate Music Theory Worksheet Guide

The definitive handbook for the effective use of theory worksheets–with engaging companion activities and over 50 free printables that make learning theory fun.

How to get started:

1. Click play to see a quick overview of the resources in the guide.

2. Scroll down to read the Ultimate Guide. To print any of the 50+ worksheets for free, just click on an image.

3. Apply the active learning ideas. Double the effectiveness of each printable by utilizing the fun companion activities described below.

View a specific category by clicking on any of the quick links below:

  • Circle of Fifths
  • Scales and Chords
  • Music Symbols
  • Music Alphabet

The Ultimate Music Theory Worksheet Guide

1. note names.

Pirate Note Name Worksheet

Help your new beginners master the notes as quickly as possible, and you’ll see that kids learn new pieces easier and with less frustration. This increases their satisfaction with your instruction and boosts their confidence. It’s true that time is a precious commodity during a lesson, but reserving time for note reading is worth every second! Read on for fun free music theory printables and ideas for applied learning activities that teach note identification.

Spot the Note--a note name worksheet

2. Use the printable to play a game . Give your students a copy of the worksheet and a handful of small candies like M&M’s. Call out a note name and ask your students to place a candy over the correct note. At the end of the game, students get to eat all the candies. This game works well both as a group game or in a private lesson.

3. You can also use this printout to give kids extra practice with the stem rules . Hand them the worksheet and ask them to add stems to all the notes. Turn it into a fun manipulative exercise by giving your students yarn or pretzel sticks that they can use to add the stems. I guarantee they’ll have a ball with this easy activity for your hands-on learners.

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I designed Bubble Notes with new beginners in mind. When you’re working with students who are just being introduced to the notes on the staff, you’ll want to give them extra note identification practice, but they’ll feel overwhelmed if you hand them a standard note name worksheet . This worksheet only has treble notes middle C through G and the top notes of the bass staff , which are typically the first notes a beginner pianist learns in her method books. This worksheet has a fun them that’s appealing to young kids and they enjoy writing their answers inside the bubbles.

Black and white note identification worksheet

Remember that it is important to give your music students many frequent opportunities to practice note names . Practice note identification at every lesson with new beginners. If you have any students who are far along, but seem to struggle with some notes, I encourage you to pause and make time for reviewing note names. You’ll see dramatic improvement in their abilities and in their attitude towards music lessons. I’ve created quite a few note name activities, and I encourage you to utilize them to help kids master the notes as soon as possible. Their music studies will be much easier as soon as they do!

Try it today:

  • Print Polka Dot Notes and play the fun hands on activity described above that helps kids learn note names.
  • Give your young beginners a copy of Bubble Notes. See how many notes they correctly identify and then give them extra practice with problem notes.

2. Music Intervals

Music interval stars

I made Music Interval Stars for kids who are just getting introduced to music intervals. Keep in mind that you can start introducing intervals even to very young students. We sometimes think we need to wait, but it’s really not necessary. I’ve seen five year old kids quickly become proficient, and it puts them on a super fast track for reading music.

Here’s how I like to introduce intervals. I first show simple examples–the Music Interval Stars worksheet works great. We learn how to count the lines and spaces to give the interval a name. We’ll practice this for several weeks until I feel like the kids have a sound understanding of how intervals are classified by size. Then we’ll started working on rapid identification by sight (without counting lines and spaces).

Music_Intervals_Worksheet

Now let me share with you a great interval activity that will help your students with ear training and help them better understand how music works: Print out one of these worksheets and have your student identify all the intervals. Then highlight three or four of them and ask your student to play the notes and describe the sounds . First play the notes melodically and then harmonically. Ask leading questions to help your student get really specific in describing the characteristics of the sound. Does it sound happy or sad? Calm or tense? Do you think these notes could be used to end a song, or does it sound like the notes need resolution?

Here’s one more activity that will help your students really internalize these intervals. Ask your students to go home and compose a short song that contains all of the intervals you highlighted and discussed on the worksheet. Before turning them loose, you might help them analyze which of the intervals could be used for an interesting introduction, and which would give their piece a good conclusion. This simple activity will get you big results, and I encourage you to print out one of the worksheets today and try it with your students. You’ll be impressed by their creations and their retention of the material.

  • Print Music Interval Stars for your young students and Music Intervals for kids who are more advanced. Help students identify all the intervals on the page.
  • Highlight a few intervals from the worksheet. Play them and discuss the characteristics of the sound. Then invite students to create a song using these intervals.

3. The Circle of Fifths

Music theory worksheet for the circle of fifths

This particular printable is one of the most popular music theory worksheets on my website . It’s also one of my personal favorites because music students get to practice two important concepts that go hand in hand. To complete the worksheet, students first go around the circle and write the name of each key . Then students can go back through and practice writing the sharps and flats to complete each key signature. You can remind them to pay special attention to the correct placement of the sharps and flats . Give your students a new copy of this worksheet about every other month and before long they’ll be pros at using the circle of fifths and key signatures.

Circle of fifths worksheet for grayscale printing

Once completed, either of these printables can be used to play a game called “Dizzy Keynote Frenzy” . Sit near the piano and all you need is the printout, a marker, a die, and a token for each player. Place all tokens on the same wedge and player 1 rolls the die and moves that number of spaces around the circle. The student then has 30 seconds to play the keynote that corresponds to that section of the circle. If she answers correctly, she gets to write her initials in the space. The next player then takes a turn to roll the die. If his token lands on a space that already has initials, he looses that turn. Play continues until every wedge has a set of initials. The player who initialed the most sections of the circle of fifths wins.

I created a couple more variations on these activities so that you can find the one that best fits your goals for teaching your students. There are black and white copies for teachers who have a large class and can’t afford colored printing. There are music worksheets that focus on treble clef key signatures and others that focus on bass clef key signatures so that you can help your students become proficient with both clefs–especially when it comes to writing the sharps and flats on the correct line or space. To see these printables, visit circle of fifths worksheets .

  • Review two critical concepts at once with the colored circle of fifths worksheet above. Students get to identify each key and also practice writing sharps and flats to complete a key signature.
  • Use the completed worksheet to play the game “Dizzy Keynote Frenzy” (see instructions above).

4. Rhythm Worksheets

Best shot rhythm worksheet

Grab the printed worksheet, a basket and three beanbags or small balls. Hand your student the worksheet and ask him to give it his best shot and see if he can get a perfect score. Tell him that if he gets a perfect score, he’ll get to try his hand at scoring points with a real basket.

This music worksheet covers these rhythm topics:

  • Writing the counts beneath the notes in a measure
  • Adding barlines where needed to give each measure the correct number of beats

If the student misses an answer or two, help him understand how to get the correct answers and then let him have a turn tossing the beanbags or balls into the basket. Your student will have a blast and will probably remember this rhythm lesson years later!

Rhythm Worksheet: Time Signature Cookies

Each cookie displays a time signature that matches one of the example measures. You can have your students draw a line from the cookie to the correct measure, or you can ask them to write in the time signature for each measure. I usually prefer to have them write it in, just because I think it’s good practice for students.

If you have any students who miss several answers, go through the assignment with them and help them write the counts beneath each note or rest . I had one student who kept missing these until I finally discovered wasn’t giving the rests any beats.

Missing Bar Lines Printable

Turn this worksheet into a fun manipulative activity by giving your students pull-apart licorice or pretzel sticks. They can use the snacks to add the bar lines. They’ll be extra motivated to do their best if you tell them that they get to eat the snacks after they’ve correctly completed the exercise!

  • Grab a basket and a small ball and let kids “give it their best shot” after completing the worksheet.
  • Give kids a snack as they work on Missing Bar Lines. Pretzel sticks or licorice can be used for bar lines and your students will love it!

5. Piano Worksheets

Piano worksheet for learning names of piano keys

Fun Ideas for Active Learning: After completing the worksheet, ask kids to find and play each note on the piano. Or give the child a handful of blue, green, and orange beads and ask him to place a bead on the piano key that matches the highlighted keys on the printable. Have him name the key each time he places a bead.

Piano worksheets to learn finger numbers

Fun Ideas for Active Learning: Point to a number on the worksheet and ask your student to play a white key with that finger. Then point to another number and ask the child to play a black key with the correct finger. There are a lot of variations if you ask for right hand or left hand, or if your students know the names of the keys and you call out a finger number and the letter name of a key. For more music theory printables that are specific to the piano, see piano worksheets

  • Use Howdy, Partner to drill the names of the piano keys. Practice finding and playing each key on the physical piano after completing the worksheet.
  • Reinforce finger numbers with young kids by utilizing the finger numbers printout.

6. Scales and Chords

Music theory worksheet for learning the whole and half step pattern in major scales

Scale Detective lets kids imagine that they are detectives searching for the clue to how scales are formed. I love that the worksheet includes a keyboard diagram above the notes of the scale. This diagram is especially helpful for beginners who may not yet be able to quickly identify whole and half steps while viewing music notation. But when you relate those notes to the keyboard, it’s easy as pie to see where the half steps are.

Music theory worksheets to teach the whole and half step pattern in major scales

Scales help us understand how one note relates to another within a key, so I encourage you to have your student practice playing scales and know the theory behind how they are formed with half steps and whole steps. Click on the image to the right to print the older student version of the major scales activity.

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Chords are also a super easy way to harmonize a melody when kids make up their own songs or want to embellish a simple piece. Teach kids the formula for building chords, and they’ll be able to play any chord they need. The worksheet featured here helps kids master the formula for building major chords. The half step formula is listed at the top of the page and students just color in the keys needed to complete each chord. This is one of my favorite music theory worksheets to use with older beginners. I like to help them learn their chords as quickly as possible so that they can start having fun with piano improv . And the older students really appreciate this–they’re excited to be able to start making their own impressive music after only a few lessons.

  • Help students figure out the whole half pattern in major scales with Scale Detective. They’ll better retain the information because they discovered it with their own brainpower.
  • Also use these worksheets to teach that each key has a tonal center called a tonic. Students can practice identifying the tonic for each scale on the printout.

7. Drawing Music Symbols

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This worksheet will help your students pay attention to the details of the symbols and learn how to draw them correctly. Students first trace and then draw the brace, double bar line, bass clef, and treble clef. I’ve found that student are much more confident when then first get to trace the element. Then when they immediately draw it free hand much more accurately.

But don’t get me wrong! The first time students draw a brace or a clef it will look wacky. But with practice they’ll get better. And as your students begin composing their own songs or writing down a little ditty that they’ve improvised, they’ll be able to do so because you took the time to teach them how to draw these symbols.

Drawing_Monster_Rests_Music_Symbols_Worksheet

The biggest monster for most students, however, is the quarter rest. That little squiggly line can cause a lot of frustration for kids. I like to have my students trace it, and then when they freehand I tell them that it looks kind of like a “Z” with a tail. These instructions seem to help and it’s fun to see kids improve as they continue to practice drawing music symbols.

8. Identifying Half Steps and Whole Steps

Music Theory Worksheet for teaching half steps and whole steps

You might go one step further and ask your students to play the notes on the keyboard. Kids who are kinesthetic learners will especially benefit from playing and vocalizing the steps they see.

I recommend that you begin with the keyboard worksheet and then introduce this worksheet that has notes on the staff. This worksheet can be used to build a foundation before delving into the identification of music intervals by type.

Help kids complete this worksheet by having them sit at the keyboard and play the notes. With time, students will be able to identify the steps without sitting at the piano, but this is a great way to help them visualize the distance between the notes.

  • Use the keyboard worksheet to introduce whole and half steps. Then have your student play whole and half steps on the piano.
  • Help students become proficient at classifying whole and half steps on the staff with the second worksheet from this section.

9. Treble Clef Notes and Bass Clef Notes

Free printable treble clef worksheet with alien theme

The most common issue I see is kids that are great with the right hand notes, but really struggle to identify bass clef notes. For whatever reason, kids always seem to need extra practice with those left hand notes, so you’ll want to visit eartrainingandimprov.com often to print bass clef worksheets like the one you see here. You can view all bass clef worksheets by clicking bass clef worksheets

Bass Clef Notes Worksheet

Click on an image to the left to print in black and white.

  • Consider each student. Do any of them struggle with treble or bass clef notes?
  • Print a worksheet for each student that has difficulties. The activities in this section allow you to give special attention to a student’s particular weakness in note reading.

10. Rhythm Worksheets for New Beginners

Rhythm worksheets you can print for free

Do you have really young students who need extra reinforcement with rhythm basics? I created Playing With Rhythm especially for those little ones.

First review with your students what half notes and quarter notes look like. I usually point to a quarter note first and ask the kids to describe what it looks like. We conclude that it’s a black oval with a stem. Then I point to a half note and ask them to tell me what makes this note different from the first note. We conclude that it looks the same, except that it is “empty”.

Then play! Give kids this worksheet and ask them to “run around the playground” looking for all the half notes. Young kids think it’s fun to wander their pencil around this 2D playground and circle the half notes. And after they’ve identified over a dozen, they’ll confidently identify these rhythm notes next time they sit down with their method books.

Early Bird's Bed Head Rhythm Notes

  • Ask your young beginners to circle all the half notes on the Playing With Rhythm printout.
  • Invite students to give Early Bird a crazy hairdo by drawing lines to connect each note with its numeric value. Students will love this silly activity!

11. Music Alphabet

Music Alphabet  Worksheet

This first worksheet is for introducing the music alphabet. You can show them the print out and explain that the music alphabet is just like the regular alphabet, only easier because it has just 7 letters. Invite your student to point to each letter while you recite the music alphabet. Next, hand the child a pencil and ask her to copy the music alphabet onto the lines.

At the next few lessons, continue reviewing the music alphabet by asking the student to verbalize it with you and also write it down. When you think she’s got a good understanding, you’re ready to try this next worksheet.

Music Alphabet What's Next Worksheet

Either of this worksheets can be used with manipulatives. You can use alphabet letter tiles or beads and ask the student to place a bead of the correct letter on the black space. Adding this kind of variety to your lessons will help your students stay excited about piano.

  • Do you have any brand new beginners? Print the music alphabet worksheet and try the activity described above.
  • Use the What’s Next worksheet to evaluate whether your students fully understand that the music alphabet has only 7 letters and then it repeats.

12. Holiday Music Theory Worksheets

Music rhythmic dictation worksheet for Halloween

I’ve created lots of printables with holiday themes and will continue to add to more, so be sure to check back each time a holiday is approaching.

Frankenstems_Halloween_Stem_Rules_Music_Worksheet

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April 7, 2014 at 5:35 am

Thank you for this! My younger kids love doing worksheets with lots of bright colours like this!

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March 17, 2020 at 9:18 pm

Dear Kristen,

An SF Bay Area Piano Studio attempt to survive this Coronavirus Quarantine. Thanks for these worksheets during this time. These worksheets will complement my temporary online instruction for K12 after-school lessons.

Gregory Smith

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May 7, 2023 at 1:09 pm

I REALLY LEARNT A LOT FROM YOUR WORKS SO FAR. INFACT WITH THIS EVERY CHILD WILL BE ABLE TO APPRECIATE THE LESSONS IN MUSIC

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April 7, 2014 at 6:05 am

I’ve seen lots of students who are good at treble clef notes, but really struggle with the bass clef. I’ve tried asking parents to do flashcards at home, but it hasn’t really worked that well. I’m looking forward to trying your worksheets and these fun activities. Thank you!

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April 7, 2014 at 2:10 pm

Have I told you you’re awesome today? I think its fantastic how you create or find all these resources just to hook kids into music. As a public educator with very little resources, I love the free worksheets and activity ideas. Thank you!!!

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April 9, 2014 at 4:33 am

Thanks Beth, Jenny and Heather. I’m glad you like the worksheets!

I know what you mean, Teri. Families are busy and aren’t always able to help their students get in the extra practice they need. We just do the best we can during lessons and that’s why quick activities like these are perfect!

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April 7, 2014 at 10:34 pm

Wow what a useful fun set of resources – thank you!

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April 10, 2014 at 9:21 pm

Wow, wow, WOW! Thank you so much! I have a new 5 year old starting tomorrow. Will laminate and use these. YOu made my day!!

April 11, 2014 at 2:46 am

You’re welcome, Kelly. I’m so glad you’ll be able to use these worksheets and activities with your new student.

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April 22, 2014 at 4:41 pm

Thanks so much! So cute and great tools for teaching!

April 24, 2014 at 5:09 am

Thanks, Diane. I’m glad you visited my little website and that you like the worksheets.

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April 24, 2014 at 9:48 pm

Thank you, Kristin, for a terrific site. I look forward to using these worksheets with my students. I think note names in general are hard for some students.

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July 29, 2014 at 2:50 pm

This is an awesome resource. I teach K-2 music and I can certainly utilize this information.

July 30, 2014 at 4:02 am

Thanks, Bobby! I hope you’ll get lots of use out of these activities!

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July 31, 2014 at 10:55 am

Thanks so much for sharing these learning activities! I know several of my students who will love the cute pictures that somehow make worksheets more fun!

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August 12, 2014 at 12:51 pm

Thank you very much Kristin. They are very appreciated and my students will enjoy them. You are very kind!

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August 14, 2014 at 4:43 am

This is awesome! Thank you so much for selflessly sharing these learning activities. Absolutely a helpful and fun way to learn music theories. Love it :)

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August 14, 2014 at 2:36 pm

Note reading will be the best ones. for me. Thank you for your generosity!

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August 26, 2014 at 7:12 pm

My students are going to love these colorful worksheets with fun graphics! Thank you!

August 27, 2014 at 8:14 pm

You’re very welcome, Regina. Thanks for being so kind. Hope your students have a lot of fun!

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October 17, 2014 at 6:17 am

Thank you so much for these fabulous worksheets!! It makes music theory cool to teach and learn. Your hard work is appreciated!

October 17, 2014 at 6:26 am

Thanks, Roberta! It really has been a lot of work, but it’s worth it when I hear that these resources are helping you make music theory fun to learn. I hope you’ll keep in touch!

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October 20, 2014 at 7:03 am

wow, Im 57, has been teaching since 22! You think like I do! MUSIC HAS TO BE FUN!!! Not many music teachers in South Africa shares this attitude! I hope I can get these downloaded! BC…..Before Computer!

Kind regards

South Africa

October 21, 2014 at 5:22 am

Ilse, how wonderful that these worksheets are being used all the way in South Africa. It’s so fun that we can share ideas and help each other. Great job keeping the right frame of mind during so many years of teaching. You’re right, when music is fun, kids respond so much better. Your students are lucky to have you!

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November 12, 2014 at 10:31 pm

Thank you Kristin! So kind and generous of you to make these worksheets and activities available to all. I can only imagine the time and effort you have put into all this! With appreciation, Peter

December 17, 2014 at 6:30 am

Thanks, Peter! It has been a lot of effort to make these, but worth it when they help kids make more progress and help other teachers save time on lesson prep. Thanks for your kind comment.

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January 6, 2015 at 2:12 am

very very nice… Thank you

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January 13, 2015 at 12:22 am

I loved it! I share all the comments about music theory being fun fun fun! As a cultural & Arts teacher I try to find ways to make Culture, Arts & Music a fun experience for my students. Music theory can be very challenging. Thank you for these awesome Ideas! My musical & warm greetings from sunny Happy Island Of Aruba!

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March 4, 2015 at 8:36 am

Hi, I was struggling hard to teach my son (6yo) the music notes as I am not music trained. This site was an answered prayer! Thank You for your generous sharing for the spread of music education!! I teach mainly Visual Arts. Am very encouraged and inspired by blogs like yours and strive to give freely as well. Lots of Gratitude from the heart!

March 5, 2015 at 8:13 am

Angie, what a sweet comment. I’m so glad that these will help. And I’m super impressed that you’re teaching the notes to your son. Keep up your great work–giving your son a music education will enrich his life in so many ways and he’ll be so grateful for all the time and effort you’re investing to help him grow. What a wonderful mother you are!

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March 24, 2015 at 9:54 am

I super love it. THANKS for the great help :)))))

March 25, 2015 at 4:15 am

Thanks Kesha! You’re super too–keep up your great work!

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April 17, 2015 at 1:38 pm

Thank you so much for these worksheets! My son has autism, visual processing disorder and dyslexia and has been taking piano lessons for almost one year. He has been making steady progress, but we are still having trouble learning the note names. Also each time a new concept is introduced, it is difficult for him to master it. These worksheets are a answer to prayer for us. They are visually spaced so well it is easy for him to see what he is supposed to be learning without the “extra fluff”! We are making more progress since we found them than we had before. He is truly enjoying learning the piano and this has given him such a much needed confidence boost. Thank you! Thank you!

April 17, 2015 at 4:33 pm

Allison, thank you for taking the time to share your son’s progress. That is wonderful! It warms my heart to hear that something I created has played a small role in helping your son with his musical education. You’re a great mom for being so involved in his lessons and for giving him the gift of music.

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January 19, 2017 at 3:26 pm

Thank you for helping kids learn music. The are I live in doesn’t focus on music like when I was young. My kids are missing out on band and basics. This makes it easier for me to teach them to read music and appreciate it.

January 24, 2017 at 4:07 am

So glad these are helpful, Laura. You’re a great mom for filling in the gaps in your children’s education.

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April 19, 2017 at 9:29 am

These resources are very useful. i’m very excited to use all of these in our workshop. It’s really a great help. Thank you very much Kristin for your very creative mind and generous heart to share all of your ideas with us. May God bless you always for thinking others.

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April 21, 2017 at 2:38 pm

Hi Kristin!

I love your site, and I use A LOT of your free printables for my students! I was wondering if you had any more worksheets on note values than listed here? Maybe some with time signatures or adding up the note values or creating rhythms. Thanks!

April 23, 2017 at 3:27 pm

So glad that these worksheets are helpful! You’re right, I do need to get more rhythm worksheets uploaded. There are some scattered throughout the holidays, so anytime that you’re approaching a holiday, you can use those for the worksheets. But I’ll definitely need to add some more general use worksheets.

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June 13, 2017 at 2:04 am

Thank you for making all of these great resources available! I will be starting to teach lessons this summer after a hiatus. I am excited to try these ideas with my new students!

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July 20, 2017 at 11:17 pm

Love your ideas. look forward to using more, just got a new 6yr old student

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August 2, 2017 at 4:41 am

Terima kasih (Thank u) from Indonesia. This is my first year being a music teacher in a formal school. These worksheets help me a lot

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January 31, 2018 at 5:52 pm

Question. Do you have the answer keys to these worksheets? My kids take piano, but I don’t play. Their teacher wants them to practice note identification and I love these….but I have no idea if they are correct or not. Thank yo!!!

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February 15, 2018 at 1:36 pm

Thanks so much for these free printables!! I have a Life Skills music student who is moving to the far, far north of Canada where there is no school past Grade 8 (age 13 or so). He loves music and has perfect pitch, so I’m glad I was able to print some music worksheets for him to take along when he moves.

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March 10, 2018 at 7:29 pm

Thanks so much! You have really encouraged me to start a group pre-piano class. I have some fun games and ideas to get it going. I also do a lot with movement since I am a retired general music teacher so I feel confident I have enough to get started!

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April 24, 2018 at 10:32 pm

I am looking for a printable that I saw online yesterday. (But can’t find today!) it was a picture of an elephant with a bird on its head and a fly on the bird’s head. It was a fun way of illustrating the e,b,and f lines on the treble clef. Was this one on your printables?

April 25, 2018 at 3:09 am

Hi Debbie! Yes, a link to the printable can be found on the Treble Clef Worksheets page. Best wishes for you and your students!

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September 12, 2018 at 2:15 am

Thank you so much for these worksheets! I’m glad that there are a variety of resources that I can use to make the lesson more interesting and meaningful for my younger students. I’ve only taught piano lessons for one year so things like this have really helped me get started and know how to teach my students.

September 12, 2018 at 4:41 pm

Thanks for your kind comment! I’m so glad these are helpful and wish you and your students a great year.

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October 9, 2018 at 2:34 am

Just found your website tonight while looking for resources to teach my children Music Theory for our homeschool. Thank you so much for developing and sharing all these pro tables and taking the time to explain how to use them! We will be using this resource a lot, and I will share it with others.

October 9, 2018 at 7:53 pm

So glad these help! Good luck with your homeschooling!

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January 20, 2019 at 4:48 pm

These music sheets will really help me on my test

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March 26, 2019 at 12:14 am

Thank you so much! What a resource!

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March 28, 2019 at 8:28 am

I was pleasantly surprised when I found these helpful, colourful and creative worksheets. Thank you so much!

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April 28, 2019 at 7:56 pm

Your site has great ideas for my special education students in middle school. They have just the right amount of examples to accommodate middle school students in my LIMMS classes! I loved them all! I only copied a few right now but perfect for my intervals, and scales lessons! Thank you so much! The students will love them. I can also leave these for a sub to use as well!

April 30, 2019 at 5:15 am

Jean, your kind comment made my day. I’m so happy to hear that these worksheets are helping your students. Keep up your great work!

May 14, 2019 at 1:46 pm

These are fabulous. I teach chorus in a k-12 and i find them really helpful in my classes as well! great job on your website too!

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August 21, 2019 at 9:05 pm

You made these sheets right around when my baby was born and now she is 5 and using them. It’s amazing how your effort is still helping parents after many years and will continue to help. Thank you for this!

October 10, 2019 at 6:14 pm

Oh how wonderful! Your comment made me smile, and I’m so happy that your daughter is enjoying these theory worksheets.

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August 28, 2019 at 11:11 pm

These worksheets are really great! I was asked to teach the little kids this year, and I didn’t have much fun stuff for them, so this is a wonderful find. I know it took a lot of work and time to put these together. Thank you so much!

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Thanks alot – I was looking for things to give my students to print at home during coronavirus lockdown and a couple of these were perfect – the ball bouncing one is great cause it gives them something non-computer oriented to do.

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April 1, 2020 at 9:47 pm

Thank you so much for all the worksheets. Like most of the world, we are going though the COVID19 (corona virus) social distancing. In a time like this, I am thankful for your dedication to music, as we are unable to have our regular, face-to-face private piano lessons. These worksheets will really keep my students thinking, practicing, and enjoying music! Thanks again!

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June 5, 2020 at 4:50 pm

This is a great resource for a mom who is unversed in piano herself but still trying to encourage her child’s interest and supplement the piano instruction at home. The activities are attractive and well thought out. We all benefit from your years of on-hand experience with youngsters and older students alike. Thank you very much for organizing it so well and for making it free! This mom and 6 year old are very grateful.

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Thank you very much for the worksheets! I complied them and will put it in binder for my kids. Its a very big help especially during this pandemic! I love the cartoons too! Thank you again!

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September 20, 2020 at 7:56 pm

Thank you! I am doing assessments to start the year and was looking for ways to do this with my online lessons. Your wonderful worksheets fit the bill perfectly! I have downloaded almost all of them listed here. The students will love it – much more fun than just showing them flashcards and having them name notes, intervals, etc.

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February 18, 2021 at 8:09 pm

Your worksheets are fun and engaging! Thank you so much for providing some much needed resources for my Annual “Piano Practice Challenge” where students complete theory pages to reach their goal line.

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July 12, 2023 at 11:36 am

Thank you so much for all these cute and colorful worksheets! I am a special needs kids’ teacher, and I am also teaching music to them. All these worksheets are very easy for them to understand. I really appreciate you made it all free and share it with everyone! God bless!

July 19, 2023 at 6:40 am

Thanks Jillian—that was so kind of you. I’m so glad these resources are helping the special needs kids you teach.

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July 14, 2023 at 2:52 pm

Thanks for sharing all these fun activity and ideas. Do you have the formula sheet for minor chords like you do for the major chords? I am also be interested in formula sheet for diminished and augmented chords. I’m willing to pay for them.

July 19, 2023 at 6:51 am

Thanks Janet for your kind comment and your question. I don’t have those worksheets right now, but I’m glad you told me it’s something that would be helpful for you. I’m hoping to have some time to create new resources after my kids resume school. I’ll notify everyone on the newsletter when new resources are available :)

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