Free Music Composition Resources

Designed with the youngest composers in mind - these blank manuscript pages allow students to compose their own pieces! Draw the music notes or use small stickers to piece together a classical composition. Treble & bass clef tracing sheets are also included.

If you're working on melodic contours, high and low, and direction, this may be for you!

Included are 16 printable cards you can reproduce, cut out, and issue to your students.

Play these melodies on a piano, clarinet, slide whistle, however you wish! Then, ask the students to place the card which they think best resembled the melody you played.
Although there are 16 cards, you can ask students to do 4 cards a time (by telling them which cards they are to us), play the melody, and then they can choose from the multiple choice answers you allotted to them.

The image files can be put into a powerpoint as well and you can us it as an answer key after you play the melodic example.

Have fun with this on your quest to discover melodious melodies

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All images/photos/clip art in this resource were created by me.

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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Enhance your piano classroom with our Free Progress Tracking Poster designed to complement the Accelerated Piano Adventures Book 1 & 2: Comprehensive Student Guide & Vocabulary Review! This engaging poster is perfect for tracking student progress through Books 1 and 2 of the Accelerated Piano Adventures series.

Features:

• Visual Tracking: Students place a sticker on the poster each time they complete a unit, providing a clear visual representation of their progress and motivating them to advance through the books.
• Matching Design: The poster’s design complements the other products in my store, creating a cohesive look in your classroom.
• Easy to Use: Simply print and display the poster where students can easily see it. The sticker tracking system is simple and effective for keeping students engaged and motivated.

Benefits:

• Motivates Students: The visual progress tracking encourages students to keep moving forward and take pride in their achievements.
• Supports Organization: Helps both teachers and students keep track of which units have been completed and which are upcoming.
• Free Resource: This poster is a complimentary addition to your teaching toolkit, designed to work seamlessly with the paid guide.

Download this free poster today and give your students a fun and motivating way to track their success through the Accelerated Piano Adventures series!

Use these notation printouts for students to compose their own rhythms. Included are Wholes, Halves, Quarters, and Eights, along with their corresponding rests. All notes have borders which can easily laminated then cut

It's the most wonderful time of the year when you can pull out your winter-themed resources to use with your students!

This freebie set of Notes on the StaffOrnament Flashcards is a great way to get your students into the winter spirit by having them review the notes in Middle C Position

In total, there are 12 cards in the set that range from Bass F to Treble G, including Bass B-Flat and Treble F-Sharp. The full set (which is coming soon) will have one-octave sets as low as Low C all the way up to High C.

One side of the card features a colored ornament with a note on the Bass Clef or Treble Clef staff. The other side features the outline of the ornament and the name of the note.

Assembly is easy! You just need to print double-sided, cut and go! You are more than welcome to print in color, or black and white to save on ink.

This product is licensed for duplication, but you may not share the resource with other teachers. You can invite them here to download their own copy so they have their own!

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated! Your feedback is always welcome on any of our products. Thank you!

© 2023 ZS Music Publishing (ASCAP). All Rights Reserved.

Help your students out with their Quarter and 8th Notes using our Little Jammers Rhythm Cards! This freebie pack includes 1 sheet with words on the cards, and 1 sheet without the words so you or your students can write their own words in!

Each sheet has 6 cards on it and has 4 Quarter Notes cards and 2 8th Note cards. All you have to do is print out, cut and go! For durability and longevity, you may print out on card stock and/or laminate the cards.

You are allowed to make as MANY copies as you need, but you may not share this product with other teachers. Encourage them to come and download their own!

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!

© 2023. ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

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.

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

© 2023 ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

For use in your piano studio, here is an early version of the Piano Assignment Sheet that I used in student's lessons. On the sheet, there is space for vocabulary, a scale and a scale visual for students (small keyboard and fingerings). On the "playlist", you may put up to 5 items for students to work on between lessons. The N/M/R: New Piece, Memorized, Review. One of these would be circled so you and the student know the urgency in practice. The Plus, Minus, and Check are a small rating system for you to assess student preparation (on the next lesson). The practice log is for a student to show how much they practice, and on what day between their lessons. Should you want to make changes to the sheet, please e-mail me at zsmusiceducation@gmail.com, and I will customize the sheet for you, for $1!

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.

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated!

Catalog: MTP-PLFB-DG

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It's the most wonderful time of the year when you can pull out your winter-themed resources to use with your students!

This freebie set of Ornament Keyboard Flashcards is a great way to get your students into the winter spirit by having them review the keys on their keyboard

In total, there are 8 cards in the set that include the white keys, and the E-Flat key. The full set (which is coming soon) will include sets of flat names, sharp names, and both!

One side of the card features a colored ornament with a three or four-white key keyboard image. The other side features the outline of the ornament and the name of the key.

Assembly is easy! You just need to print double-sided, cut and go! You are more than welcome to print in color, or black and white to save on ink.

This product is licensed for duplication, but you may not share the resource with other teachers. You can invite them here to download their own copy so they have their own!

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated! Your feedback is always welcome on any of our products. Thank you!

© 2023 ZS Music Publishing (ASCAP). All Rights Reserved.

Make composing and songwriting as easy as a spin!

This four-section spinner is completely blank so you can write in the choices students have when composing. Sections can be anything from notes, chords, or roman numerals.

You are welcome to make as many copies as needed for your students and classes. For durability and longevity, you are also welcome to laminate the copies and use a dry-erase marker so you can use the spinner over and over again! 

Be on the lookout for more of these spinners with dedicated spaces to use with all of your music students. If you enjoy using this resource, please be sure to give it a rating and a review!

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The Drumset Composing Cards are a great addition to your resource library for classroom and private teachers alike!

This listing is our Freebie Set which includes three different sizes in both color and ink-friendly pages!

Cards included in the Freebie Set are the small versions which are 16 cards to a page (2 cards per instrument!)

Colors on the cards line up with our ROCK'N'ROLLIN' DRUMSET METHOD that you can use along with the books for students to write their own beats to put into the books!

Instruments included in this set of cards are:

• Bass Drum (BD)
• Low Tom (LT)
• Snare Drum (SD)
• Mid/Medium Tom (MT)
• High Tom (HT)
• Ride Cymbal (RC)
• Hi-Hats (HH)
• Crash Cymbal (CC)

In total, there are 2 pages of cards in the set! So what can you use the composing cards for? Things like...

• Letting students create their own beats and grooves
• Creating well-known patterns for students to play and figure out
• Flashcards to quiz students on instrument names
• ...and so much more!

These Composing Cards ARE a reproducible resource, but you may not share these with colleagues as only the original purchaser has the rights to duplicate the resource.

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated! Happy Teaching!

-Zach Seckman

Catalog: DPM-DCCS-DG

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