Less than $5 Music Composition Assessment (by date, oldest first)

We all know that kids LOVE to color.

We also know that kids LOVE to cut things with scissors!

We know that kids love to color worksheets and cut the worksheets apart too!!

This set of Color and Cut pages are perfect for any student to work on their rhythmic comprehension and to use for composing in class. With the wide variety of note and rest lengths included in the resource, you can use with any grade level once they've learned their quarter notes and 8th notes!

Included in the resource, you'll find the following pages you can print, have students color, and cut out! Below are ways you can use the resource in class:

• 4 Quarter Notes
• 2 Quarter Notes, 2 Beamed 8ths
• 2 Quarter Notes, 1 Beamed 8th, 1 Beamed 16ths
• 2 Quarter Notes, 2 Quarter Rests
• 2 Quarter Notes, 1 Beamed 8th, 1 Quarter Rest
• 4 Beamed 8th Notes
• 4 Unbeamed 8th Notes
• 4 Single 8th Notes
• 2 Beamed 8th Notes, 2 Single 8th Notes
• 4 Beamed 16th Notes
• 4 Dotted Quarter Notes
• 2 Dotted Quarter+8th Note Combos
• 2 8th Note+Dotted Quarter Combos
• 4 Half Notes
• 1 Half Note, 2 Quarter Notes
• 1 Half Note, 2 Beamed 8th Notes
• 1 Half Note, 1 Quarter Note, 1 Beamed 8th Notes
• 4 Dotted HAlf Notes
• 1 Dotted Half Note, 1 Quarter Rest Combo
• 1 Dotted Half Note, 1 Quarter Note Combo
• 1 Dotted Half Note, 1 Beamed 8th Note Combo
• 4 Whole Notes
• 1 Whole Note
• 4 Quarter Rests
• 4 Half Rests
• 2 Half Rests
• 4 Whole Rests
• 1 Whole Rest
• Time Signatures: 4/4, 3/4, 2/4, Common Time
• 4 Common Time Time Signatures
• 4 4/4 Time Signatures
• 4 3/4 Time Signatures
• 4 2/4 Time Signatures
• 2 Final Bar Lines and 2 Repeat Signs
• 4 Final Bar Lines
• 4 Repeat Signs 

Simply print off the pages you want to use with your students and go! You will want to have coloring implements ready, and you can either have scissors ready or some sort of cutting tool an adult will use. 

To use in class, your students can use these to create 1 measure or multi-measure rhythms! Since this does not include bar lines, you can use things like wicky sticks, pipe cleaners, or even popsicle sticks!

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Catalog: MTP-CACP-DG

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Looking for a summer-themed melodic or rhythmic composing activity for your students? We got you.

Need a customizable sightreading activity for your students? We got you!!

Blank Beat Cards allow you to work with your students on activities that require 12 beats such as composing, sightreading and more!

In this set of Blank Beat Cards, there are 12 suns on the page, oriented for 4 "measures" of 3/4 time signature. The resource includes the following colors to make the resource customizable for your school colors:

1. Multi-Color (Red, Yellow, Blue, Green)
2. Red
3. Orange
4. Yellow
5. Green
6. Blue
7. Purple
8. Grey (Ink-Friendly)
9. White (Ink-Friendly)

There are two pages of each color to make it easy for you to print this resource off double-sided with the colors you'd like to use.

Want to make these cards last? For longevity, you can print on thicker paper or card stock, and laminate the cards so you can use them over and over and over again!

This resource IS reproducible, but you may not share the resource with other teachers. Please share with them where you got it!

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Catalog: MTP-BB12A3-DG

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Looking for a summer-themed melodic or rhythmic composing activity for your students? We got you.

Need a customizable sightreading activity for your students? We got you!!

Blank Beat Cards allow you to work with your students on activities that require 12 beats such as composing, sightreading and more!

In this set of Blank Beat Cards, there are 12 suns on the page, oriented for 3 "measures" of 4/4 time signature. The resource includes the following colors to make the resource customizable for your school colors:

1. Multi-Color (Red, Yellow, Blue, Green)
2. Red
3. Orange
4. Yellow
5. Green
6. Blue
7. Purple
8. Grey (Ink-Friendly)
9. White (Ink-Friendly)

There are two pages of each color to make it easy for you to print this resource off double-sided with the colors you'd like to use.

Want to make these cards last? For longevity, you can print on thicker paper or card stock, and laminate the cards so you can use them over and over and over again!

This resource IS reproducible, but you may not share the resource with other teachers. Please share with them where you got it!

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Catalog: MTP-BB123-DG

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Do you have any activities for your students that will be leaps of knowledge for them on Leap Day?! (Or any day of the year for that matter?!)

LEAP LEAFS is a set of 6 worksheets where students identify three LEAPS above a given note. On each page, there are three given notes for students to start with and go on from there.

The pages included in the packet are:

1. Title Page (of course, we have a title page!)
2. Given Notes of C, G, and D
3. Given Notes of A, E, and B
4. Given Notes of: F#, C#, G#
5. Given Notes of: D#, A#, F
6. Given Notes of: Gb, Db, Ab
7. Given Notes of: Eb, Bb, F

Please note that this worksheet set is only intended for use by the original purchaser and may not be shared with others - but we welcome you to share with your colleagues where you found this resource!

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Catalog: MTP-LLII-DG

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Do you have students who LOVE to compose, or do you LOVE to teach composing? Well, do we have the resource for you!

HEART SONGS is a set of composing worksheets where students fill in note names into the noteheads of Quarter Notes and Eighth Notes, and the note heads are hearts you can use for the Valentine’s Day season.

In total, there are 46 different pages you can print off and use with your students in classes and lessons. Included are 11 4-beat pages in landscape orientation, and 35 8-beat pages in portrait orientation. There are a good mix of quarter-note and eighth-note combinations throughout the resource.

Simply print off the pages you want to use with students, and go! These pages are perfect to either practice composing, rhythmic reading, and more. Students just need to write in Music Alphabet letters in the heart-shaped note heads and they can play their compositions for you and their friends and family.

Each page also features a spot for students to title their composition and write their name on the page as well. 

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Catalog: MTP-HSCW-DG

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In reality, there's never a BAD time to compose with your students.

Egg-cellent Etudes is a PRINT AND GO activity and comes with a variety of options to use with your students in the packet. On each page, students can write notes or music alphabet letters on a set of eggs.

Included in this pack are pages for:

• 2 8-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 8-beat rhythm in “4/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 8-beat melody in “4/4” time in landscape orientation 
• 1 6-beat rhythm in “3/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 6-beat melody in “3/4” time in landscape orientation

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated! Please note that while this resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may make copies and distribute to their students, but not to their fellow teachers/schools. You may direct your colleagues here to purchase their own set.

Catalogue: MTP-EGCP-DG

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Light up your students' learning with this free pentascale worksheet!

This worksheet set includes 12 pages that feature 3 pentascales students can fill out as they learn each pentascale.

In total, there are 36 pentascales in the set that include both flat and sharp scales as well! Students simply write out the letter names of the scales in the strings of lights on the page.

This resource is reproducible, but be sure to share with your colleagues where to grab their own copy of the worksheet!

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Catalog: MTP-LTSW-DG

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Roll up some winter fun that your students will have a ball with, using these Snowman Chord worksheets!

This worksheet set includes 6 pages that feature 6 snowmen that students can fill in with major and minor chords as they learn them.

In total, there are 36chords in the set that include both flat and sharp chords as well! Students simply write out the letter names of the chors in the three snowman parts on the page

This resource is reproducible, but be sure to share with your colleagues where to grab their own copy of the worksheet!

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Catalog: MTP-SMCW-DG

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It's the most spook-tacular time of year and this resource is a great way for your students to prepare for spooky season and review rhythms and note values!

This freebie of the Spooky Word Rhythm gives you a preview of the full packet available by clicking here.

Included in this packet are Quarter Notes (Bat) and Beamed 8th Notes (Potion). In the freebie packet are two pages of student cards that have pictures and note values, and also two “posters” to show students on an easel or bulletin board. All you have to do is print, copy, cut, and go!

The full packet also includes 2 16th-1 8th patterns (Skeleton) and Beamed 16th Notes (Jack-O-Lantern). There are also ink-friendly versions of the cards and posters, as well as words and rhythms aside from the images and rhythms. As a bonus, there are also exit tickets for a quick assessment of students' knowledge!

Please note, while this resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may reproduce the resource as needed and may not share with colleagues. You can direct colleagues here to purchase a copy of their own.

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Before you trim the tree, get your students in the holiday spirit and trim the page with their own compositions with Ornament Originals composing sheet set!

Ornament Originals is a PRINT AND GO activity and comes with a variety of options to use with your students in the packet. On each page, students can write notes or music alphabet letters on a set of tree ornaments.

Included in this pack are pages for:

• 2 8-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 8-beat rhythm in “4/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 8-beat melody in “4/4” time in landscape orientation 
• 1 6-beat rhythm in “3/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 6-beat melody in “3/4” time in landscape orientation

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated! Please note that while this resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may make copies and distribute to their students, but not to their fellow teachers/schools. You may direct your colleagues here to purchase their own set.

Catalogue: MTP-OOCP-DG

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In reality, there's never a BAD time to compose with your students.

Circle Songs is a PRINT AND GO activity and comes with a variety of options to use with your students in the packet. On each page, students can write notes or music alphabet letters on a set of circles.

Included in this pack are pages for:

• 2 8-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 8-beat rhythm in “4/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 8-beat melody in “4/4” time in landscape orientation 
• 1 6-beat rhythm in “3/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 6-beat melody in “3/4” time in landscape orientation

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated! Please note that while this resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may make copies and distribute to their students, but not to their fellow teachers/schools. You may direct your colleagues here to purchase their own set.

Catalogue: MTP-CSCP-DG

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If you're singing "Rain, Rain, Go Away", that would be a perfect time to write some songs using these Cloud Composition pages!

Cloud Compositions is a PRINT AND GO activity and comes with a variety of options to use with your students in the packet. On each page, students can write notes or music alphabet letters on a set of clouds.

Included in this pack are pages for:

• 2 8-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 8-beat rhythm in “4/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 8-beat melody in “4/4” time in landscape orientation 
• 1 6-beat rhythm in “3/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 6-beat melody in “3/4” time in landscape orientation

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated! Please note that while this resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may make copies and distribute to their students, but not to their fellow teachers/schools. You may direct your colleagues here to purchase their own set.

Catalogue: MTP-CLCP-DG

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What better way to get your student's rhythm-reading and composing underway than using the words of supplies they have right on their desk!

This freebie of the School Supply Word Rhythm gives you a preview of the full packet available by clicking here.

Included in this packet are are Quarter Notes (Pens) and Beamed 8th Notes (Pencils). In the freebie packet are two pages of student cards that have pictures and note values, and also two “posters” to show students on an easel or bulletin board. All you have to do is print, copy, cut, and go!

The full packet also includes 1 8th-2 16th patterns (Highlighters) and Beamed 16th Notes (Colored Pencils). There are also ink-friendly versions of the cards and posters, as well as words and rhythms aside from the images and rhythms. As a bonus, there are also exit tickets for a quick assessment of students' knowledge!

Click here to purchase the full packet.

Please note, while this resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may reproduce the resource as needed and may not share with colleagues. You can direct colleagues here to purchase a copy of their own.

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Thank you for checking out this set of Letters for Pitched Percussion Instruments!

These letters are colored to match the colors of popular pitched percussion instruments such as musical tubes, xylophones, and desk bells!

This freebie set includes all 7 music alphabet letters that are already colored in for you! All you have to do is print, cut, and play! If you'd like these to be durable and last you a while, you can print on card stock and/or laminate the letters once cut out.

You can use this resource for:

• Teaching the Music Alphabet
• Composing songs on the spot
• Many Games and Activities
• and so much more!9

As this is a freebie, we'd LOVE for you to share this link with your colleagues so they can download a copy for themselves.

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Catalog: MTP-PLFB-DG

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When the weather gets colder and you need a hot drink to warm you up, you can use this as an opportunity to practice rhythms with your students using Tea and Coffee!

This freebie of the Hot Drink Word Rhythm gives you a preview of the full packet available by clicking here.

Included in this packet are Quarter Notes (Tea) and Beamed 8th Notes (Coffee). In the freebie packet are two pages of student cards that have pictures and note values, and also two “posters” to show students on an easel or bulletin board. All you have to do is print, copy, cut, and go!

The full packet also includes 1 8th-2 16th patterns (Hot Cocoa) and Beamed 16th Notes (Apple Cider). There are also ink-friendly versions of the cards and posters, as well as words and rhythms aside from the images and rhythms. As a bonus, there are also exit tickets for a quick assessment of students' knowledge!

Please note, while this resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may reproduce the resource as needed and may not share with colleagues. You can direct colleagues here to purchase a copy of their own.

Your support of a small, local business is greatly appreciated!

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Prepare your students for the fall season and create a set of Pitchful Pumpkins with our fall-themed set of composing worksheets!

Pitchful Pumpkins is a PRINT AND GO activity and comes with a variety of options to use with your students in the packet. Part of this set is from The November Piano Book.

On each page, students can write notes or music alphabet letters on a set of pumpkins.

Included in this pack are pages for:

• 2 8-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 8-beat rhythm in “4/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 8-beat melody in “4/4” time in landscape orientation 
• 1 6-beat rhythm in “3/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 6-beat melody in “3/4” time in landscape orientation

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated! Please note that while this resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may make copies and distribute to their students, but not to their fellow teachers/schools. You may direct your colleagues here to purchase their own set.

Catalogue: MTP-PPCP-DG

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Get ready to make trophy-winning compositions with your students so they can score the points with these Sports Songs!

Sports Songs is a PRINT AND GO activity and comes with a variety of options to use with your students in the packet. Part of this set is from The September Piano Book.

On each page, students can write notes or music alphabet letters on a set of basketballs, volleyballs, soccer balls, and baseballs.

Included in this pack are pages for:

• 2 8-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 8-beat rhythm in “4/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 8-beat melody in “4/4” time in landscape orientation 
• 1 6-beat rhythm in “3/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 6-beat melody in “3/4” time in landscape orientation

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated! Please note that while this resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may make copies and distribute to their students, but not to their fellow teachers/schools. You may direct your colleagues here to purchase their own set.

Catalogue: MTP-SRCP-DG

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Let luck be on your side and create a clover composition with your students during this spring season!

Clover Compositions is a PRINT AND GO activity and comes with a variety of options to use with your students in the packet. Part of this set is from The March Piano Book.

On each page, students can write notes or music alphabet letters on a set of 4-leaf clovers.

Included in this pack are pages for:

• 2 8-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 8-beat rhythm in “4/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 8-beat melody in “4/4” time in landscape orientation 
• 1 6-beat rhythm in “3/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 6-beat melody in “3/4” time in landscape orientation

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated! Please note that while this resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may make copies and distribute to their students, but not to their fellow teachers/schools. You may direct your colleagues here to purchase their own set.

Catalogue: MTP-CCCP-DG

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Are you ready for the sounds of the spooky season? Now's the time to make some Spooky Sounds with your students!

Spooky Songs is a PRINT AND GO activity and comes with a variety of options to use with your students in the packet. Part of this set is from The October Piano Book.

On each page, students can write notes or music alphabet letters on a set of spider webs.

Included in this pack are pages for:

• 2 8-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 8-beat rhythm in “4/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 8-beat melody in “4/4” time in landscape orientation 
• 1 6-beat rhythm in “3/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 6-beat melody in “3/4” time in landscape orientation

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated! Please note that while this resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may make copies and distribute to their students, but not to their fellow teachers/schools. You may direct your colleagues here to purchase their own set.

Catalogue: MTP-SPCP-DG

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Let your students' creativity explode with this firework-themed composing worksheet set - Explosive Etudes!

Explosive Etudes is a PRINT AND GO activity and comes with a variety of options to use with your students in the packet. Part of this set is from The July Piano Book.

On each page, students can write notes or music alphabet letters on a set of explosions.

Included in this pack are pages for:

• 2 8-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 8-beat rhythm in “4/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 8-beat melody in “4/4” time in landscape orientation 
• 1 6-beat rhythm in “3/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 6-beat melody in “3/4” time in landscape orientation

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated! Please note that while this resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may make copies and distribute to their students, but not to their fellow teachers/schools. You may direct your colleagues here to purchase their own set.

Catalogue: MTP-EECP-DG

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