Music Composition Printables (by rating)

Word search activities offer many benefits for students. They can help students learn new vocabulary, improve spelling skills, and develop problem-solving abilities. These word search activities are great for reviewing musical concepts in a fun and challenging way! Word search activities also make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers.

Fifteen musical terms are hidden within! Clef, sequence, theme, note, key, and more. There is one puzzle included with four color variations, including an ink-friendly greyscale design. Choose your favorite! Answer key provided.

► It can be hard to keep track of all the dates and eras in classical music history, so we created this freebie to help you out! Grab this six-page guide of composers sorted by musical period. Birthdates, birthplaces, and their famous compositions included. Get this instant download delivered right to your inbox!

This music-note-themed program booklet template will prepare you for your next chorus or band concert! Compatible with Google Slides™, we've taken the guesswork out of the design so you can focus on the concert and, most importantly, your musicians!

Features:

• Compatible with Google Slides™ to easily edit
• 11"x8.5" US letter size, landscape orientation, folds into a half-sheet 5.5"x8.5" booklet
• Print, save or share electronically
• Choose to print in black-and-white or color
• Includes instructions on recoloring any design feature
• Easily add important information like your school name, date, location, and time
• All resources use Google Fonts™ and can be downloaded for free from fonts.google.com.

Printing directions: Adjust your print settings to US letter size and landscape orientation. To print two-sided, flip on the short edge. Printing one sheet front-and-back creates a 4-page folded booklet; printing two sheets front-to-back creates an 8-page folded booklet, and so on.

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Think your kids know rhythms? Challenge them with matching familiar car/truck and auto verbiage in the form of Automotive Rhythms, a printable worksheet for your students!

There are four rhythms that line the sheet (variations of quarter and eighth note pairs) along with terminology on the side. Which automotive phrase (part, brand, accessory, etc) matches the rhythm? Simply identify and ask the students to write it down, easy as ordering flooring it down the autobon!

Brighten up your students rhythm composing with these rhythmic composing sheets that are filled with sunshine!

This worksheet packet of 140 pages allows your students to not only work on reading rhythms but to fill in the blanks to create their own.

On these pages, students fill in hearts to complete measures that are in 4/4, 3/4 and 2/4 time signatures! Students can write a Quarter Note, Quarter Rest, two beamed 8th Notes, or Half Notes!

Pages feature 5 1-measure exercises with 1-4 blank suns in each measure. Each measure may contain Quarter Notes, Half Notes, Quarter Rests, and 2 beamed 8th Notes.

Please note, that while this resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser can make copies of the resource. Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated!

Catalog: MTP-SRCS1-DHG

© 2024 ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Choir Cliff Notes is your ultimate one-page guide to mastering the basics of music literacy! Designed specifically for choir students, this front-only cheat sheet covers all the essentials you need to navigate your sheet music with confidence.

Included:

• Diatonic Solfege: A quick reference to help you nail those scales and sightreading.
• B/W & Color Option Available
• Treble & Bass Clef Notes: Learn to recognize note names with fun memory aids from a familiar treble clef song, and bass clef rap.
• Dynamics: A clear breakdown of musical dynamics, from pianissimo to fortissimo, and everything in between.
• Note Durations: Visual examples of quarter notes, half notes, whole notes, and eighth notes to keep your rhythm sharp.
• Real Sheet Music Example: An annotated section of actual music, highlighting key elements like Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, bar lines, and measures for easy reading and practice.
• Chromatic Solfege: Includes hands signs of the chromatic solfege in order for students to reference.
• Key Signature: Teaches students to identify key signature quickly and easily.

Keep this guide in your binder for quick reference before rehearsal or performances, and never miss a beat!

Word search activities offer many benefits for students. They can help students learn new vocabulary, improve spelling skills, and develop problem-solving abilities. These word search activities are great for reviewing musical concepts in a fun and challenging way! Word search activities also make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers.

Fourteen terms related to string instruments are hidden within this word search! There is one puzzle included with four color variations, including an ink-friendly grey scale design. Choose your favorite! Answer key provided.

► It can be hard to keep track of all the dates and eras in classical music history, so we created this freebie to help you out! Grab this six-page guide of composers sorted by musical period. Birthdates, birthplaces, and their famous compositions included. Get this instant download delivered right to your inbox!

The newest sensation, "Write the Room" has an athletic twist to surely get your 4th and 5th grade boys engaged too as we present to you an NFL Notation version of the popular game!

In Write the Room, students will all receive a sheet of paper with 9 answer boxes with an NFL logo representing each box. There will be 9 sheets (placed strategically around the room by you!) that students will have to find and write the rhythm down that accompanies that logo. Once all 9 answers are completed, they will show to you to verify that all rhythms are correct!

To play:

• Print the "Write the Room" NFL master file to 5 sheets and cut along the dotted lines. Place these anywhere you wish around the room (and of course, the level of difficulty of where to place it is COMPLETELY up to you!)
• Print a class set of the "Write the Room" NFL Student Answer sheets (it's okay if it's not in color, it can be in black and white or grayscale, the students will know the teams by heart!)
• Make sure everyone has something to write with it and... GO!

Play some music in the background and have the kids roam around the room as fast as they can. Neatness counts! :D

How do you find a winner? Up to you! Top 3, Top 5, best handwriting, fastest pair, fastest group, up to you!

Have a great time with this!

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

This complete set of On-Staff Note Ornament Flashcards is a great way to get your students into the winter spirit by having them review the notes on the staff.

These cards feature notes from Low C on the Bass Clef up to High C on the Treble Clef. At the beginning of the set are four notes on a page grouped in 1-octave sets from Low C to Bass C, Bass C to Middle C, Middle C to Treble C, and Treble C to High C. There are also pages that have four cards of 1 note each so you can make multiple sets! Additionally, there is a set of cards that have the octave name AND there is a black/white set of ornaments that are ink friendly so you can either print on white or colored paper and save on ink! In total, there are 152 cards in the set all together!

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

(Note, this resource will be getting and expansion here soon, so if you purchase, we will update you when that expansion happens!)

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!

Catalog: MTP-NSOC-DG

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

Piano Cliff Notes is your one-page, front-only cheat sheet to piano essentials, perfect for students just starting out or those needing a quick refresher! This guide covers the core basics of piano playing and music literacy, ensuring you're always prepared at the keyboard.
Included:

• B/W & Color Option Available
• Finger Numbers: A simple diagram showing which fingers correspond to numbers (1-5) for both hands, making hand positioning easy.
• Treble & Bass Clef Notes: Clear visuals of note names on both staves, helping you read music with confidence.
• Rhythm Durations: Quick references for quarter, half, whole notes, and more to keep your timing spot on.
• Notes on a Staff: Identify notes on the grand staff with mnemonic devices to remember their placements.
• Notes on the Piano: A piano keyboard graphic showing note names, helping you connect what you read on the staff to what you play.
• Dynamics: A guide to understanding musical dynamics, from soft to loud, with examples like piano, forte, and crescendo.

Tuck this guide into your piano binder for a handy reference before lessons or practice sessions, and take the guesswork out of reading and playing music!

Creativity abounds! Have this blank sheet music on hand or for a specific lesson. This standard manuscript layout has a variety of background designs and clipart. Pick the perfect one or let each student choose their own.

Notation lessons are on the way, but this is a great resource for a student learning to read music/compose, or to become familiarized with manuscript pages. No pressure! Also great for the youngest students to just draw circles, lines, and color in any way they can imagine.

► We know you'll love helping students create meaningful connections to classical music, so we are happy to share these free listening activities with you today!

In this listening game, students will listen to 11 short musical and hear different articulations that are covered briefly on the second slide of the presentation.

After a brief explanation and illustration of 4 examples (staccato, legato, accent, and slur), students will listen to the audio and have a multiple choice select of rhythms with assigned articulations.

Students will then choose the answer that best fits the audio example and advance the slide to reveal the answer, illuminated in green!

You can play this a number of ways: Individually, as a class team vs team (whoever choose the correct answer first), or assign it as a distance learning challenge and have the students select their answer and keep track of their score.

The teacher can always play the audio example multiple times just in case the kids need to listen again :)

Have a great time with this!

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.

Elevate your piano teaching with our comprehensive Accelerated Piano Adventures Bundle! This all-in-one bundle includes everything you need to guide your students through Books 1 and 2 of the Accelerated Piano Adventures series, offering a structured, engaging, and effective learning experience.
Bundle Includes:

1. Accelerated Piano Adventures Book 1: Comprehensive Student Guide & Vocabulary Review

• Detailed unit-by-unit instructions
• Vocabulary and review pages for reinforcing key concepts
• Designed to be used alongside the Theory, Performance, Sightreading, and Lesson Books

1. Free Progress Tracking Poster

• Visual tracking system for Books 1 and 2
• Students place stickers to track their progress, keeping them motivated and engaged
• Matches the design of other products for a cohesive classroom look

Key Benefits:

• Structured Learning: Provides clear, step-by-step guidance for each unit, helping students understand and master key concepts.
• Enhanced Engagement: The progress tracking poster motivates students by visually representing their achievements and encouraging them to advance at their own pace.
• Seamless Integration: All resources are designed to work together, offering a complete teaching toolkit that aligns with the Accelerated Piano Adventures series.
• Motivational Tools: Includes practical classroom tools like the progress poster and stamp system to boost student morale and track progress effectively.

Perfect For:

• Group piano classes
• Individual piano lessons
• Teachers looking for a cohesive set of resources to support students through the Accelerated Piano Adventures series

Invest in this bundle to streamline your teaching process, keep students motivated, and create a productive learning environment. Download the bundle today and provide your students with everything they need to succeed in their piano adventures!

Creativity abounds! Have this blank sheet music on hand, or for a specific lesson. There are several different layouts included, and a few different line sizes - geared specifically toward younger composers who may need bigger spaces to make notations in.

Notation lessons are on the way, but this is a great resource for a student learning to read music/compose, or to become familiarized with manuscript pages.

No pressure! Also great for the youngest students to just draw circles, lines, and color in any way they can imagine.

► We know you'll love helping students create meaningful connections to classical music, so we are happy to share these free listening activities with you today!

The purpose of Rhythm War is to learn, understand, and identify rhythms upon seeing them!

Everyone will receive approximately 10 rhythm cards (printed and cut by the teacher, all rhythms included in separate quarter note, half note, whole note, fermata, and whole rest PDF documents!). Students will be then put into groups of 3, 4, or 5, scattered throughout the room around hula hoops.

Each student will sit around the hula hoop and the inside of the hula hoop will be the “playing area”. Students will count down “1-2-HIT!” and the students will take the top card from their stack of cards and put it in the middle ring.

Just like the game “WAR”, whoever has the HIGHEST NOTE VALUE, gets to collect everyone’s cards…

The students who run out of cards is out, and the students at the end who have the most win rhythm war

It's time to trim the tree and trim the rhythms!

This worksheet packet allows your students to not only work on reading rhythms but to fill in the blanks to create their own.

On these pages, students fill in ornaments to complete measures that are in a 4/4 time signature. Students can write a Quarter Note, Quarter Rest, or two beamed 8th Notes

Pages feature 5 1-measure exercises with 1 blank ornament in each measure. Each measure may contain Quarter Notes, Half Notes, Quarter Rests, and 2 beamed 8th Notes.

Please note, while this resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser can make copies of the resource. Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated!

Catalog: MTP-ORCS-DHG

© 2023 ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Word search activities offer many benefits for students. They can help students learn new vocabulary, improve spelling skills, and develop problem-solving abilities. These word search activities are great for reviewing musical concepts in a fun and challenging way! Word search activities also make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers.

One composer. Ten words. Three styles. Pick & print your favorite! Use a timer for a race through musical history or as an independent activity.

♫ "Study Bach. There you will find everything." - Johannes Brahms ♫

More Johann S. Bach Resources!

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Bach Composer Activity Pack (Pre-K+)

Bach Family Bundle

Brandenburg Concertos Listening Sheets

► We know you'll love helping students create meaningful connections to classical music, so we are happy to share these free listening activities with you today!

Wanna get your Orff Ensemble moving and grooving but don't know where to start? Get percussive with an original composition named "Kenya Jam!" for your three groups in your families of Orff -- Soprano, Alto, and Bass (also included are the Soprano and Alto Glockenspiel!!

This Orff Ensemble orchestration provides parts for Soprano, Alto, and Bass Xylophone/Metallophone along with Soprano and Alto Glockenspiel. All parts work together and you can perform the arrangement with all or just some of the parts

You are free to dissect melodies and harmonies to what you wish, or play right from the beginning to the end. There are 3 four-measure sections to teach your kids (by rote), and you can arrange these sections (labeled "A", "B", and "C") in any form you want. ABACA. ABABCAB. AABBCC, etc!

Included are:

• Part for Soprano
• Part for Alto
• Part for Bass

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.

Wanna get your Orff Ensemble moving and grooving but don't know where to start? Get percussive with an original composition named "Birds of a Feather" for Soprano, Alto, and Bass Xylophone/Metallophones!

This Orff Ensemble orchestration provides parts for Soprano, Alto, and Bass Xylophone/Metallophone All parts work together and you can perform the arrangement with all or just some of the parts.

You are free to dissect melodies and harmonies to what you wish, or play right from the beginning to the end. There are 3 four-measure sections to teach your kids (by rote), and you can arrange and label these sections ("A" at measure 1, "B" at measure 5, and "C" and measure 9) in any form you want. ABACA. ABABCAB. AABBCC, etc!

Included are:

• Part for Soprano

• Part for Alto

• Part for Bass

What's it sound like? Check out the preview and see if it's a good fit!