I wanted a fun activity to help my third year students practice time signatures. They always seem to love themes related to treats, so this one fits the bill! In this activity, kids look at the measures and then identify the correct time signature. The answers are in the cookies. You can either … [Read more...]
Note Name Worksheet for St Patricks Day
After I made the other leprechaun note identification worksheet I realized that it would also be nice to have an activity geared specifically towards new beginners. This way they can practice just the notes they've been learning in their introductory method books, without being overwhelmed by all … [Read more...]
Piano Worksheet for Saint Patricks Day
What do you think about Saint Patrick's Day? I think it's kind of a silly holiday. But silly is good for kids--they love the fun themes and it is a great opportunity to get in extra practice. And kids always need practice with note names, so here's a fun piano worksheet with a Saint Patrick's Day … [Read more...]
Ear Training Worksheet: Cupcakes and Melodies
Isn't this new ear training worksheet cute? My students love it! The reality is, they love pretty much any worksheet that has sweet treats on it. This worksheet helps with melodic dictation and is really easy to use. Kids listen to a melody and then circle which of the two cupcakes displays the … [Read more...]
Ear Training Worksheet for Major & Minor Chords: How are You Feeling, Mr. Monster?
I've been working on a bunch of new ear training worksheets and I'm excited to share them with you. This one helps kids learn to identify major and minor chords and is easy to use. You just print the worksheet and then ask the student to listen carefully as you play a chord. If the student thinks … [Read more...]