Looking for interactive, reusable resources to make music theory engaging for your students? These printable treble clef note cards are designed with students age 9-13 in mind, offering a more advanced approach to music theory games compared to other basic music games. Long-lasting and flexible use: simply print once and keep students engaged all year with games that are perfect for group activities, theory review, fast finishers, ice-breakers, and even mini compositions.
What’s included?
30 Treble Clef Note Cards: Each card displays notes from C to A, covering ledger lines and varied note values. Choose from four distinct designs, including a printer-budget-friendly black-and-white option.
8 Game Instruction Cards: Each game card introduces a unique activity that uses the note cards, with straightforward directions for seamless classroom integration.
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Why do students love these? The games are age-appropriate & engaging: these games are crafted to appeal to middle school/Years 7-9/S1-3 but are also adaptable for other age groups. Anyone teaching this age group knows that finding activities they will participate in can be a challenge! Striking a balance of fun but not childish, and with designs that are attractive but not overly cutesy, your students can enjoy some games and puzzles in their music theory work.
Why to teachers love them? Having a range of games printed and ready-to-go is a must in my music classroom. I keep them in a zip case on my desk, ready to pull out when I need an extra activity, brain break or task for fast finishers. I also use them in a more structured way within my curriculum throughout the year as they are so versatile. If you, like me, teach multiple age groups or years, you’ll be delighted to know that you can use the cards with all your classes!
Adaptable for all ages and abilities
Easy to differentiate
Theory revision
Rhythm work
Aural/ear skills
Treble clef notes
Group work
Individual work
Pair work
Fast finishers
Ice breakers
Mini compositions
PDF format
I really hope you enjoy using these games in your classroom. They truly are so versatile. If you come up with any new games using them, please let me know! If you want to freshen up all your classroom music games, check out my Games Bundle which includes these treble clef cards and much more.
We all have times when we have to cancel a choir practice! If you need alternative written work for your choir, vocal group, a cappella club or any other singing ensemble, this is a research and analysis task which is ready to print and go, and can even be left with a non-specialist teacher! It is no-prep, and requires no instruments or technology! It is designed to be used when a usual rehearsal cannot happen. It really is a worthwhile and enriching task as well as being a simple, no-prep lesson for emergencies, subs, cover and more!
What’s Included?
5 pages
50+ questions
9 sections
Extension tasks
What do I need?
Your students need a copy of their own part from the piece you are singing.
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The task is a 5-page printable worksheet (PDF) which pupils answer on blank paper (or laptop/computer). All 5 pages are greyscale for cheaper copying.
Your choir members will study their sheet music for a piece they are singing, and answer a series of questions designed to deepen their knowledge of the piece, understand its background, and improve their singing of their part. Students work alone, at their own pace, and independently of the teacher. These worksheets will take most students two lessons (assuming 50-60 minute lessons) but could be repeated for other pieces if you need it to last longer. An extension task is even included for fast finishers.
The 50+ questions are split into 9 headings such as “First Glance”, “Rhythm and Tempo”, “Lyrics” and “Ensemble Singing”. You can customise the task by asking pupils to complete only certain sections, or use it as homework with one section to complete every week. Questions range from simple, one-word answers (such as naming the composer, key signature etc) to longer and more involved activities (such as notating a rhythm they find difficult and creating a word or phrase to match the rhythm).
We all have situations where we have to cancel a choir practice and I am sure you your students to complete meaningful, enriching work which will actually improve their singing! Teacher absence, usual rehearsal space being unavailable, quiet rehearsals during exams, or a pupil who has opted out or cannot attend a practice but is still required to complete some work.
Anything else?
I have a set of 8 cover worksheets which are flexible and ideal for band, orchestra, choir, general music, music appreciation and more! Many educators like you have purchased these items together. Like this task, they require no prep, no instruments and no specialist teacher. Check them out here!
I also have a similar set of worksheets for bands.
We all have times when we have to cancel a band practice or orchestra rehearsal! If you need alternative written work for your band or orchestra, this is a research and analysis task which is ready to print and go, and can even be left with a non-specialist teacher! It is no-prep, and requires no instruments or technology! It is designed to be used when a usual rehearsal cannot happen. It really is a worthwhile and enriching task as well as being a simple, no-prep lesson for emergencies, subs, cover and more!
What’s Included?
4 pages
50 questions
8 sections
What do I need?
Your students need a copy of their own part from the piece you are playing.
Tell me more!
The task is a 4-page printable worksheet (PDF) which pupils answer on blank paper (or laptop/computer). All 4 pages are greyscale for cheaper copying.
Your band/orchestra members will study their sheet music for a piece they are playing, and answer a series of questions designed to deepen their knowledge of the piece, understand its background, and improve their playing of their part. Students work alone, at their own pace, and independently of the teacher. These worksheets will take most students two lessons (assuming 50-60 minute lessons) but could be repeated for other pieces if you need it to last longer. An extension task is even included for fast finishers.
The 50+ questions are split into 8 headings such as “First Glance”, “Rhythm and Tempo” and “Ensemble playing”. You can customise the task by asking pupils to complete only certain sections, or use it as homework with one section to complete every week. Questions range from simple, one-word answers (such as naming the composer, key signature etc) to longer and more involved activities (such as notating a rhythm they find difficult and creating a word or phrase to match the rhythm).
We all have situations where we have to cancel a band practice or orchestra rehearsal and I am sure you your students to complete meaningful, enriching work which will actually improve their playing! Teacher absence, usual rehearsal space being unavailable, quiet rehearsals during exams, or a pupil who has opted out or cannot attend a practice but is still required to complete some work.
Anything else?
I have a set of 8 cover worksheets which are flexible and ideal for band, orchestra, choir, general music, music appreciation and more! Many educators like you have purchased these items together. Like this task, they require no prep, no instruments and no specialist teacher. Check them out here!
I also have a similar set of worksheets for choirs.
Looking to make musicianship lessons more interactive and engaging? This aural skills game is perfect for introducing melodic and rhythmic dictation to older beginners! With 45 questions, reusable boards, and a PowerPoint with audio clips and answers, it’s a versatile, multi-use solution your students will enjoy!
What’s included?
Printable reusable game boards (double-sided: melody and rhythm)
PowerPoint file with 45 audio questions and answers
Instructions for teachers and students
Terms of Use
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This resource transforms your aural skills lessons into a hands-on, engaging experience. Students listen to audio clips and match melodies, rhythms, or intervals on their reusable boards. The activity is progressively challenging, with three rounds of questions that build skills week by week. You can also create your own questions by clapping or playing the piano, so once your students know the game and boards, you can continue to use them far beyond the basics!
Perfect for older beginners but easily adaptable for any age group, it caters to diverse learners, including tactile and sensory students. Use buttons, counters, dry-wipe markers, or even modeling clay to customize the experience! Students love the interactive and tactile elements. It’s a versatile tool for individual practice, group activities, or even competitions. Many rhythm games and rhythm exercises are simple clapping activities and I find my secondary-aged students find this childish, boring and not challenging. Beginning ear training and musicianship skills can be intimidating for students and a challenge for teachers. This resource turns it into a game – colourful, interactive and hands-on. I recommend using it in short bursts and integrating it regularly into your lessons.
Love this resource? Check out my store for more fun solutions for your music classroom. Don’t forget to leave a review - it helps others and lets me know what you love.
These digital flashcards will help your students learn and revise vocal msuci concepts such as voice types, opera, chorale, lied and descant! There are 3 levels with 20 questions in each so you can choose the set that suits your class best, or differentiate by assigning different levels to individual students! This revision game is interactive and students can check their own work as they go.
Check out the video to see how the product works, and the preview to see what terms are included in each set.
The game is easy to follow and instructions are included.
PLEASE NOTE this product is a PowerPoint and requires PowerPoint to open. It will not function correctly on google slides or other alternative software.
A cappella, Accompanied, Alto, Anthem, Antiphonal, Aria, Ayre, Ballett, Baritone, Bass, Choir, Chorale, Chorus, Coloratura, Counter tenor, Da capo aria, Descant, Harmony, Lied, Madrigal, Mass, Melismatic, Mezzo soprano, Motet, Musical, Obbligato, Opera, Oratorio, Plainchant, Recitative, Round, SATB, Song cycle, Soprano, Sprechgesang, Syllabic, Tenor, Unison
This product can be used with any curriculum, however it has been designed so that level 1 is SQA National 5, level 2 is SQA higher and level 3 is SQA advanced higher. Teachers following GCSE/A level or other curricula will still be able to use it too!
These digital flashcards will help your pupils learn and revise instrumental music concepts such as orchestra, symphony, pizzicato, fugue and sonata! There are 3 levels with 20 questions in each so you can choose the set that suits your class best, or differentiate by assigning different levels to individual students! This revision game is interactive and students can check their own work as they go.
Check out the video to see how the product works, and the preview to see what terms are included in each set.
The game is easy to follow and instructions are included.
PLEASE NOTE this product is a PowerPoint and requires PowerPoint to open. It will not function correctly on google slides or other alternative software.
Alberti bass, Answer, Arco, Baroque, Basso continuo, Binary, Brass, Cadenza, Chamber music, Classical, Concertino, Concerto, Concerto grosso, Consort, Fugue, Galliard, Ground bass, Impressionism, Inversion, Leitmotif, Madrigal, Minimalism, Motet, Nationalism, Neo-classicism, Orchestra, Passacaglia, Pavan, Percussion, Piano trio, Pizzicato, Retrograde, Ripieno, Ritornello, Romantic, Rondo, Sonata, Sonata form, String quartet, Strings, Subject, Symphony, Ternary, Tierce de Picardie, Tone row, Woodwind, 20th Century
These flashcards are designed to be general enough for use with any curriculum, however teachers in Scotland will find that level 1 includes concepts up to National 5, level 2 is Higher and level 3 is Advanced Higher.
This is the final book in a series of 6, aimed at teaching more advanced music theory to older students. If you need a Music Theory course that is not babyish, includes varied written exercises and self reflection, moving far beyond basic note names and note values, this is for you!
This is Book 6 in the series. Books 1-3 introduce the basics of music theory, which you might want to use as revision for your classes, or to start from the beginning with older learners with no prior music experience. Topics included in Book 6 are:
Other Time Signatures (including irregular)
More Key Signatures (up to 5 sharps and flats)
Inversions
Further Italian Terms
More Cadences
Circle of Fifths
Transposing
Further Intervals (major, minor and perfect)
More Triads (augmented, diminished)
More Chord Types (diminished 7th, dominant 7th, addded 6th)
The workbook also contains space for students to make notes, and a self-reflection task for them to evaluate their progress. 2 versions of the booklet are included, one with USA terms (staff, whole note, measure etc) and one with UK terms (stave, semibreve, bar etc).
The printable workbook is in PDF format and is 14 pages long. There is one page for each of the ten topics, each with clear explanations and two written tasks for pupils. This booklet is versatile and can be used in class, as homework, with whole classes or even by individual piano teachers or instrumental teachers on a one-to-one basis. It is designed to be worked through in order, spending a little time each lesson on theory, over 10 weeks in total.
This workbook follows on from books 1-5. The books are available to purchase individually from my TES store, or save some money by purchasing all 6 as a bundle!
I have used this booklet for years with my own students, usually from age 12-16, but the clear layout makes it suitable for any age. I have also used it with adult beginner piano pupils, who did not want to work from materials aimed at young children. Please let me know how you use it!
These theory workbooks are not affiliated with any particular curriculum or examination board, but books 4-6 are aimed at the following approximate levels:
England/Wales GCSE
Scottish SQA Higher and Advanced Higher
ABRSM grade 2 theory
Trinity grade 2 theory
LCM grade 2 theory
RCM Canada grade 3
AMEB Australia grade 2
Are your pupils ready for some more advanced theory such as compound time, chords and cadences? Whether you are revising music theory or teaching older learners from the beginning, you will want a Music Theory course that is not babyish, covers lots of ground and includes self reflection tasks.
This is Book 5 in the series. Books 1-3 introduce the basics of music theory, which you might want to use as revision for your classes, or to start from the beginning with older learners with no prior music experience. Books 4-6 build on basic knowledge, moving on to more complex topics. Topics included in Book 5 are:
Further Compound Time
Compound Time Groupings
Arpeggios
Minor Scales
Chords in Major Keys
Chords in Minor Keys
Ornaments
Cadences
Transcribing Between Clefs
Pentatonic Scales
The workbook also contains space for students to make notes, and a self-reflection task for them to evaluate their progress. 2 versions of the booklet are included, one with USA terms (staff, whole note, measure etc) and one with UK terms (stave, semibreve, bar etc). See the product preview for more detail.
The printable workbook is in PDF format and is 14 pages long. There is one page for each of the ten topics, each with clear explanations and two written tasks for pupils. This booklet is versatile and can be used in class, as homework, with whole classes or even by individual piano teachers or instrumental teachers on a one-to-one basis. It is designed to be worked through in order, spending a little time each lesson on theory, over 10 lessons in total.
This workbook follows on from books 1-3 and book 4. Coming soon - book 6!
I have used this booklet for years with my own pupils, usually from age 10-13, but the clear layout makes it suitable for any age. I have also used it with adult beginner piano pupils, who did not want to work from materials aimed at young children. Please let me know how you use it!
These theory workbooks are not affiliated with any particular curriculum or examination board, but books 4-6 are aimed at the following approximate levels:
ABRSM grade 2 theory
Trinity grade 2 theory
LCM grade 2 theory
RCM Canada grade 3
AMEB Australia grade 2
Scottish SQA Higher and Advanced Higher
England/Wales GCSE
Do you need a basic Music Theory course that is not babyish? Are you looking for a theory course which will teach or revise the basics in an engaging but age-appropriate way? THIS is why I created this course!
This is Book 1 in the series (more coming very soon - follow me to be the first to see new releases!). The workbook introduces the basics of music theory, which you might want to use as revision for your classes, or to start from the beginning with older learners with no prior music experience. Topics included in Book 1 are:
The Treble Clef
Treble Stave Notes
Practising Treble Stave Notes
Note Values
Rest Values
Dotted Notes
Stems and Tails
Ascending, Descending, Step and Leap
Leger Lines
Bars and Bar Lines
The workbook also contains space for students to make notes, and a self-reflection task for them to evaluate their progress. 2 versions of the booklet are included, one with USA terms (staff, whole note, measure etc) and one with UK terms (stave, semibreve, bar etc). See the product preview for more detail.
The printable workbook is in PDF format and is 14 pages long. There is one page for each of the ten topics, each with clear explanations and two written tasks for pupils. This booklet is versatile and can be used in class, as homework, with whole classes or even by individual piano teachers or instrumental teachers on a one-to-one basis. It is designed to be worked through in order, spending a little time each lesson on theory, over 10 weeks in total.
I have used this booklet for years with my own students, usually from age 8-12, but the clear layout makes it suitable for any age. I have also used it with adult beginner piano pupils, who did not want to work from materials aimed at children. Please let me know how you use it!
Do you need a basic Music Theory course that is not babyish? Are your middle school or older learners put off by cute clipart and exercises counting animals? Are you looking for a theory course which will teach or revise the basics in an engaging but age-appropriate way? THIS is why I created this course!
This is Book 3 in the series. Books 1-3 introduce the basics of music theory, which you might want to use as revision for your classes, or to start from the beginning with older learners with no prior music experience. Topics included in Book 3 are:
Intervals
Tones and Semitones
More Leger Lines
Compound Time
Major Key Signatures
Scales
Tonic Triads
Signs and Symbols
Sequences
Italian Terms
The workbook also contains space for students to make notes, and a self-reflection task for them to evaluate their progress. 2 versions of the booklet are included, one with USA terms (staff, whole note, measure etc) and one with UK terms (stave, semibreve, bar etc). See the product preview for more detail.
The printable workbook is in PDF format and is 14 pages long. There is one page for each of the ten topics, each with clear explanations and two written tasks for pupils. This booklet is versatile and can be used in class, as homework, with whole classes or even by individual piano teachers or instrumental teachers on a one-to-one basis. It is designed to be worked through in order, spending a little time each lesson on theory, over 10 weeks in total.
This workbook follows on from book 1 and book 2 (available here) or save money and buy all 3 as a bundle!
I have used this booklet for years with my own students, usually from age 8-12, but the clear layout makes it suitable for any age. I have also used it with adult beginner piano pupils, who did not want to work from materials aimed at young children. Please let me know how you use it!
Engage your high school general music students in classical composition with this no-prep, print-and-go unit based on Rondeau from The Fairy Queen mini opera by Henry Purcell. Perfect for classrooms with limited access to instruments, technology, or a dedicated music space, these general music lesson plans are designed to develop listening skills, foster music appreciation, and inspire composition through a wide variety of activities. Rondeau from The Fairy Queen is a Baroque favourite and the perfect starting point for developing composition skills.
What’s included?
10 page printable workbook for students (PDF format)
Teacher instructions (PDF format)
Audio clips for listening tasks (mp3 format)
Not included: the audio file for the recording of Rondeau is not included for copyright reasons. However, the timings are clearly noted in the teacher instructions and the piece is easy to find on all major streaming platforms. The only technology required is a speaker, CD player or computer to play the music on.
Listening Activities: identifying musical features, melodic dictation of missing notes and sequences, developing aural skills/ear training
Theory activities: written tasks based on 3/4 time signature, notating sequences
Composer study: learn a little about the life and works of Henry Purcell
Composition: students compose several sequence passages which they develop into a full rondo form composition
Opportunities for whole class discussion and individual tasks
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This unit is flexible and ready-to-use! Ideal to fit into your regular curriculum, or to use for last-minute changes to your teaching circumstances. No instruments, technology, or special setup needed - just print the student booklets and students write directly on them. The tasks support key music education standards like active listening, analysis, theory, history and composition.
As music teachers, we have to be flexible and adaptable to room changes, limited resources, disengaged classes, behaviour challenges and more! I designed these units with these circumstances in mind! Whether you’ve to teach some quiet lessons, or you have no access to technology or instruments, or if you have a class who cannot be trusted with practical work, this unit will keep your students busy, engaged and learning! Despite the “no instruments, no technology label”, these lessons are not boring! They are are packed with a range of short activities, mixing theory work, listening excerpts, written tasks and class discussions.
The unit should last around 4 lessons, depending on the level of detail you choose to go into, your students’ abilities, and the time taken on the final composition project. Extension suggestions are included. This resource is black & white for easy, budget-friendly printing.
The composition can be completed on paper, on computers (with any music notation software) or at pianos, depending on your classroom setup.
Engage your music students in Romantic music with this no-prep, print-and-go unit based on Mars from The Planet Suite by Gustav Holst. Perfect for classrooms with limited access to instruments, technology, or a dedicated music space, these general music lesson plans are designed to develop listening skills, foster music appreciation, and encourage creative thinking through a wide variety of activities. Mars: Bringer of War by Holst from The Planets Suite is a timeless classical favourite and your students will be engaged in learning about the music with a space exploration theme!
What’s included?
10 page printable workbook for students (PDF format)
Teacher instructions (PDF format)
UK and USA versions (bar/measure, crotchet/quarter note etc)
Colour and greyscale versions
Listening Activities: focus on identifying instruments and musical features including ostinato, fanfare, dissonance and coda
Theory activities: written tasks based on 5/4 time signature, ta, te-te and triola rhythms
Composer study: learn a little about the life and works of Gustav Holst
Composition: students compose a short rhythmic ostinato using inspiration from the music
Practical tasks: using clapping instead of instruments
Opportunities for whole class, group and pair activities: encourage collaboration through discussions and shared tasks
Non-music exercises: allow your students to use their imagination, imagining travelling to Mars and planning an interview with Holst
Not included: the audio file for the recording of Mars is not included for copyright reasons. However, the timings are clearly noted in the teacher instructions and the piece is easy to find on all major streaming platforms. The only technology required is a speaker, CD player or computer to play the music on.
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This unit is flexible and ready-to-use! Ideal to fit into your regular curriculum, or to use for last-minute changes to your teaching circumstances. No instruments, technology, or special setup needed - just print the student booklets and students write directly on them. The tasks support key music education standards like active listening, analysis, theory, history and creativity.
As music teachers, we have to be flexible and adaptable to room changes, limited resources, disengaged classes, behaviour challenges and more! I designed these units with these circumstances in mind! Whether you’ve to teach some quiet lessons during exams, or you have no access to technology or instruments, or if you have a class who cannot be trusted with practical work, this unit will keep your students busy, engaged and learning! Despite the “no instruments, no technology label”, these lessons are not boring! They are packed with a range of short activities, mixing theory work, listening excerpts, written tasks and class discussions. The unit should last approximately 4 lessons for students age 9-12.
Similar units for older students are available: Danse Macabre and Purcell’s Rondeau.
Looking for a fun game to revise music theory and literacy? This matching activity with musical symbols is the perfect addition to your music classroom! Interactive, engaging and ready to print and go!
What’s included?
30 printable playing cards
31 different musical signs and symbols (shown in thumbnails and below)
6 signs/symbols on each card
Instructions
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This product is based on the popular matching card game. Each pair of cards will have one symbol which matches - the players have to spot it and say what it is! With an added twist in this version, the player can only keep the cards they “spotted and matched” if they can also define the musical sign or symbol - so they will be revising their musical literacy without even realising!
Save time and money - print and laminate these cards once and use them in a multitude of ways in your music classes! Ideal for time-fillers, fast finishers, centers, revision, end-of-year fun and more. If you teach multiple classes (general music, theory, appreciation…) or multiple year groups, you will LOVE that these cards can be used in different settings. I am a big fan of games that students can play in pairs or small groups! It’s great for their self esteem and social skills.
UPDATED to include USA and UK terms (whole note/semibreve, staff/stave etc).
Also available: Spot & Match It - Musical Instruments. Don’t forget to follow my store for more solutions for your music classroom, and leave a review!
Signs and symbols included:
staff/stave
treble clef
bass clef
semiquaver
quaver
quaver rest
crotchet
crotchet rest
minim
semibreve
semibreve rest
dotted minim
tie
triplets
pianissimo
piano
mezzo piano
mezzo forte
forte
fortissimo
crescendo
accent
staccato
pause/fermata
coda
grace note
repeat sign
sharp
flat
natural
ottava
Looking for a fun game to revise musical instruments? This matching activity with musical instruments is the perfect addition to your music classroom! Interactive, engaging and ready to print and go!
What’s included?
PDF file containing:
30 printable playing cards
31 different musical instruments
6 instruments on each card
Instructions
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This product is based on the popular matching card game. Each pair of cards will have one symbol which matches - the players have to spot it and say what it is! They will be revising their musical knowledge without even realising!
Save time and money - print and laminate these cards once and use them in a multitude of ways in your music classes! Ideal for time-fillers, fast finishers, centers, revision, end-of-year fun and more. If you teach multiple classes (general music, theory, band…) or multiple year groups, you will LOVE that these cards can be used in different settings. I am a big fan of games that students can play in pairs or small groups! It’s great for their self esteem and social skills. Orchestral instruments, strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, rock and pop, and folk instruments are all represented!
Also available: Spot & Match It - Music Signs & Symbols. Visit my store for more solutions for your music classroom, and please leave a review if your students enjoy this game!
Instruments included:
The instruments included, in high-quality, realistic clipart are:
Accordion
Acoustic guitar
Bagpipes
Banjo
Bassoon
Clarinet
Cymbal
Double bass
Drum
Drum kit
Electric guitar
Flute
French horn
Grand piano
Harp
Maracas
Oboe
Piano (upright)
Piccolo
Saxophone
Sleigh bells
Synthesizer/keyboard
Tambourine
Timpani
Triangle
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Vibraphone
Violin
Xylophone
Need some new music classroom games for revising musical instruments? Save money and prep time with 8 games in one! These printable cards can be used for eight different games, suitable for different ages, abilities and types of class. Great to have ready to go in your primary or secondary school music classroom. Low prep - just print and go!
****What’s included?
64 instrument cards (32 with names, 32 without names)
8 game cards with clear instructions
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These cards feature high-quality, realistic clip art so your students can practice identifying and naming musical instruments, including orchestral instruments, strings, woodwind, brass, percussion and keyboards. The range of games includes whole class activities and some that can be done individually or in small groups. Use them for icebreakers, fast finishers, brain breaks, end of year fun, or integrate them into your daily lessons.
The files are in PDF format, ready to print, laminate, and use time after time.
If you are looking for more games and activities for your music classroom, please check out my store! I’d love you to leave a review if you and your students enjoy using these cards, so other teachers can find them too!
Do you need a basic Music Theory course that is not babyish? Are your middle school or older learners put off by cute clipart and exercises counting animals? Are you looking for a theory course which will teach or revise the basics in an engaging but age-appropriate way? THIS is why I created this course!
This is Book 2 in the series. Books 1-3 introduce the basics of music theory, which you might want to use as revision for your classes, or to start from the beginning with older learners with no prior music experience. Topics included in Book 2 are:
Semiquavers (16th notes) and beaming
Simle Time Signatures
Ties
Tempo
Tempo Changes
Dynamics
Further Dynamics
Bass Clef
Further Bass Clef
Accidentals
The workbook also contains space for students to make notes, and a self-reflection task for them to evaluate their progress. 2 versions of the booklet are included, one with USA terms (staff, whole note, measure etc) and one with UK terms (stave, semibreve, bar etc). See the product preview for more detail.
The printable workbook is in PDF format and is 14 pages long. There is one page for each of the ten topics, each with clear explanations and two written tasks for pupils. This booklet is versatile and can be used in class, as homework, with whole classes or even by individual piano teachers or instrumental teachers on a one-to-one basis. It is designed to be worked through in order, spending a little time each lesson on theory, over 10 weeks in total.
This workbook follows on from book 1 (available here) and can be followed by books 3-6!
I have used this booklet for years with my own students, usually from age 8-12, but the clear layout makes it suitable for any age. I have also used it with adult beginner piano pupils, who did not want to work from materials aimed at young children. Please let me know how you use it!
Revising basic music theory or teaching older learners? Do you need a Music Theory course that is not babyish, includes varied written exercises and self reflection? Are your students ready to move beyond the basic note names and note values? THIS is why I created this course!
This is Book 4 in the series. Books 1-3 introduce the basics of music theory, which you might want to use as revision for your classes, or to start from the beginning with older learners with no prior music experience. Topics included in Book 4 are:
Simple Time Groupings
More Key Signatures
Relative Minor
Chords I, IV and V
Triplets
Further Tempo
Enharmonic
Transposing an Octave
Signs and Symbols
Italian Terms
The workbook also contains space for students to make notes, and a self-reflection task for them to evaluate their progress. 2 versions of the booklet are included, one with USA terms (staff, whole note, measure etc) and one with UK terms (stave, semibreve, bar etc).
The printable workbook is in PDF format and is 14 pages long. There is one page for each of the ten topics, each with clear explanations and two written tasks for pupils. This booklet is versatile and can be used in class, as homework, with whole classes or even by individual piano teachers or instrumental teachers on a one-to-one basis. It is designed to be worked through in order, spending a little time each lesson on theory, over 10 weeks in total.
This workbook follows on from books 1-3 (available here); books 5-6 coming soon!
I have used this booklet for years with my own students, usually from age 8-12, but the clear layout makes it suitable for any age. I have also used it with adult beginner piano pupils, who did not want to work from materials aimed at young children. Please let me know how you use it!
These theory workbooks are not affiliated with any particular curriculum or examination board, but books 4-6 are aimed at the following approximate levels:
England/Wales GCSE
Scottish SQA Higher and Advanced Higher
ABRSM grade 2 theory
Trinity grade 2 theory
LCM grade 2 theory
RCM Canada grade 3
AMEB Australia grade 2
I originally arranged this piece to be a fun technique exercise for my vocal group to work on after concert season – but it proved to be such a hit we included it in the next show!
This is a short, snappy arrangement of the Scott Joplin favourite, Maple Leaf Rag. What it lacks in length (around 30 seconds!) it more than makes up for with content – your choir will work on their pitch, chromatic intervals, syncopation, dynamic contrast and more! If your choir find the soprano 1 part too difficult, it could be played on an instrument with the choir providing the accompaniment through the other parts. Once the choir knows it well, it can be used as a really fun warm-up exercise too!
If you are looking for a creative way to introduce the elements of music, this printable scavenger hunt activity is ready to go! Using reading passages, questions and code words, your students will be actively involved in their learning as they move around the room to complete the task.
What’s included?
10 Short Reading Passages
10 Questions
Student Answer Sheet
Student Directions
Teacher Directions
Teacher Answer Key
Tell me more!
Your students can work alone or in groups to solve clues, following a fun storyline about a musical laboratory, where the elements of music are mixed to make compositions. Students move around the room, reading 10 passages of information as they search for the clues to solve the mystery word and code required to finish the scavenger hunt. They will love the friendly competition of trying to be the first to complete the mystery! The reading passages have been carefully written for around age 10-12 reading level.
Each reading card focuses on one element (Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, Tempo, Time Signatures, Texture, Structure, Style, Timbre, Dynamics). You can hang the cards on the wall, hide them, scatter them on the floor: How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you.
Students will revisit each card text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room seeking text evidence. To ensure understanding of the subject matter, students will answer questions that can be found directly in the reading passages. No prior knowledge is needed.
Save time! This activity is ready to print and go - set up time is minimal. No prior knowledge is required so it can be an exciting way to introduce the elements of music as a topic. It can even be used with a sub! No technology, instruments or specialist knowledge is needed. And it can be done in any classroom or space without any technology!
Check out similar products: a scavenger hunt related to the instruments of the orchestra, another focusing on musical periods - or buy them all in a discounted bundle!
For teachers in Scotland, the elements match the SQA headings of Understanding Music/listening concepts. However, this game has been designed so that the information very broad and general, and is not specific to any particular curriculum so can be used by anyone!
Teaching musical periods doesn’t need to be boring! This printable scavenger hunt activity is a low-prep, engaging way to introduce your students to medieval, renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic and modern! Using reading passages, questions and code words, your students will be actively involved in their learning as they move around the room to complete the task.
What’s included?
10 Short Reading Passages
10 Questions
Student Answer Sheet
Student Directions
Teacher Directions
Teacher Answer Key
Tell me more!
Your students can work alone or in groups to solve clues, following a fun storyline about a broken time machine, where they explore different musical eras in order to discover the code to fix the time machine and come home safely. Students move around the room, reading 10 passages of information as they search for the clues to solve the mystery word and code required to finish the scavenger hunt. They will love the friendly competition of trying to be the first to complete the mystery! The reading passages have been carefully written for age 10-12 reading level.
The reading cards cover medieval, renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic and modern periods of music, with information on history, features, instruments and composers of the time. You can hang the cards on the wall, hide them, scatter them on the floor: How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you.
Students will revisit each card text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room seeking text evidence. To ensure understanding of the subject matter, students will answer questions that can be found directly in the reading passages. No prior knowledge is needed.
Save time! This activity is ready to print and go - set up time is minimal. No prior knowledge is required so it can be an exciting way to introduce European classical music as a topic. It can even be used with a sub or cover teacher! No technology, instruments or specialist knowledge is needed. And it can be done in any classroom or space without any technology!
Check out similar products: a scavenger hunt related to the elements of music, another focusing on instruments of the orchestra - or buy them all in a discounted bundle! Don’t forget to leave a review if you enjoy it, and help other educators find my store.