$10 - $20 Music Resources (by date, oldest first)

You need your students to learn their Music Alphabet, and fast, and it needs to be interactive...and you need to integrate technology...whew, that's a lot! You've found a great product that rolls the Music Alphabet into a fun, fast-paced game!

NoteStackers is a new game from ZS Music Publishing where students have to quickly think of how the alphabet moves back and forth. NoteStackers Primer uses only alphabet letters, so they won't need to know notes on the staff just yet!

This version of the game includes sharps and flats for each music alphabet letter: A♭, A, A♯, B♭, B, B♯, C♭, C, C♯, D♭, D, D♯, E♭, E, E♯, F♭, F, F♯, G♭, G, G♯. We added the accidentals so you can play the game with older students and dive into advanced concepts!

Set up is simple: Just print, cut and play! There are 8 cards on a page, with one letter on each page. Each Music Alphabet letter has a card front and optional card back. Every level also as a different shape on the card incase you purchase and use multiple levels with your students. The card backs contain the level name in color, which you can print in black and white on white paper, or colored paper or card stock. For durability, you can laminate these cards as well. This product is reproducible, so you can make as many copies as you wish.

Playing the game is fun and easy! Players take turns putting down cards in order of the music alphabet. Cards that can be plated should have the same letter, one letter before, or one letter after the letter that’s on the play pile - essentially step down, same note, or step up. (For example, if the card in play is C, players can put down B, C, or D. If the card in play is A, players can put down G, A, or B.) After a player has put down a card, they should draw another, as each player should have five cards during the game. 

The game will end either when the draw pile as been depleted, or when the teacher decides time is up. If time is still going and the draw pile has depleted, players can use the play pile as the new draw pile.

Send the game home! We've recently updated the product with an instruction page so you can send a set of the game home with students and they can play with their family and friends!

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Did you know you can earn TeachShare credit toward future purchases?! It's true! If you've used the product and enjoy it, be sure to come back to give it a review and rating to receive your credit and so other teachers can see how awesome this game is!

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Catalog: MTP-NSPB-DG

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Introducing the Rock'n'Rollin' Level 4, the next level in the Rock'n'Rollin' method books! In R'N'R 4, we include topics such as repeats and rimshot reviews, accents, Pianissimo and Fortissimo dynamics, open and closed Hi-Hats, Single 8th Notes and Rests, 8th Note Triplets, and more!

The book itself is 100 pages and includes 20 Rock'N'Rhythm pages, practice trackers, and a graduation certificate at the end! Most activity pages have been moved to the Rock'N'Rollin' Encore Level 4 book, which will be out soon.

Be on the lookout for the upcoming Rock'N'Rollin' Encore 4 book!

Please note, this book is licensed for single-student use only and duplication is prohibited. If you would like the opportunity to make multiple copies, please purchase our studio license.

Catalog: DPM-RR4B-NSU

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Get your students composing quicker than you can say "Compose"!

Through the MINI MUSIC books, students are introduced to various concepts through composition. In Book 4, students write 88 short songs through given sets of notes on the Grand Staff which leads up to playing 5-finger scales of C and G Major, and D Minor. This book is set up for students to write out notes in 4 measures using 4/4 and 3/4 times. The final four songs are blank 8 measure songs for students to write “longer” pieces.

There is also a good mix of titled and untitled songs. Most songs give students prompts to give them inspiration before writing, and some include a blank title for students to come up with their own. Creativity is the goal here, and students should enjoy the composing process. This book gives students a chance to do so, in small chunks so you can fit them in lessons!

This International Edition features the use of “Crotchet” in place of “Quarter Notes” and “Minim” in place of “Half Notes.”

This product is licensed for duplication. You may make copies as needed! You may not share this product with others, but please encourage your colleagues to buy a license so they can use it as well!

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

Get your students composing quicker than you can say "Compose"!

Through the MINI MUSIC books, students are introduced to various concepts through composition. In Book 4, students write 88 short songs through given sets of notes on the Grand Staff which leads up to playing 5-finger scales of C and G Major, and D Minor. This book is set up for students to write out notes in 4 measures using 4/4 and 3/4 times. The final four songs are blank 8 measure songs for students to write “longer” pieces.

There is also a good mix of titled and untitled songs. Most songs give students prompts to give them inspiration before writing, and some include a blank title for students to come up with their own. Creativity is the goal here, and students should enjoy the composing process. This book gives students a chance to do so, in small chunks so you can fit them in lessons!

The difference from the other version is this book is ready to print and go! You don't need to worry about chopping pages or binding. You can also just print individual pages for students to complete on their own, or even for exit tickets!

This product is licensed for duplication. You may make copies as needed! You may not share this product with others, but please encourage your colleagues to buy a license so they can use it as well!

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

Get your students composing quicker than you can say "Compose"!

The International Edition switches the "Quarter Note" term for "Crotchet" found throughout the book.

Through the MINI MUSIC books, students are introduced to various concepts through composition. In Book 3, students write 36 short songs through given sets of notes on the Bass Staff which leads up to learning 5-finger scales of C and G Major, and D Minor. This book is set up for students to write out notes in 4 measures using 4/4 and 3/4 times. The final two songs are blank 8 measure songs for students to write “longer” pieces.  

There is also a good mix of titled and untitled songs. Most songs give students prompts to give them inspiration before writing, and some include a blank title for students to come up with their own. Creativity is the goal here, and students should enjoy the composing process. This book gives students a chance to do so, in small chunks so you can fit them in lessons!

This book is ready to print and go! You don't need to worry about chopping pages or binding. You can also just print individual pages for students to complete on their own, or even for exit tickets!

This product is licensed for duplication. You may make copies as needed! You may not share this product with others, but please encourage your colleagues to buy a license so they can use it as well!

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

Get your students composing quicker than you can say "Compose"!

The International Edition switches the "Quarter Note" term for "Crotchet" found throughout the book.

Through the MINI MUSIC books, students are introduced to various concepts through composition. In Book 2, students write 36 short songs through given sets of notes on the Treble Staff which leads up to learning 5-finger scales of C and G Major, and D Minor. This book is set up for students to write out notes in 4 measures using 4/4 and 3/4 times. The final two songs are blank 8 measure songs for students to write “longer” pieces.   

There is also a good mix of titled and untitled songs. Most all songs give students prompts to give them inspiration before writing, and some include a blank title for students to come up with their own. Creativity is the goal here, and students should enjoy the composing process. This book gives students a chance to do so, in small chunks so you can fit them in lessons!

This book is ready to print and go! You don't need to worry about chopping pages or binding. You can also just print individual pages for students to complete on their own, or even for exit tickets!

This product is licensed for duplication. You may make copies as needed! You may not share this product with others, but please encourage your colleagues to buy a license so they can use it as well!

Click here to grab Book 1!

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

Get your students composing quicker than you can say "Compose"!

Through the MINI MUSIC books, students are introduced to various concepts through composition. In the Guitar Book, students write 42 short songs through given sets of notes on the Guitar fretboard which leads up to learning 5-note scales of C and G Major, and A and D Minor. This book is set up for students to write out notes in boxes, which represent beats. Boxes come in sets of 8, 16, and 24 as to give them a good variety of lengths and to prevent overwhelm. 

There is also a good mix of titled and untitled songs. Most all songs give students prompts to give them inspiration before writing, and some include a blank title for students to come up with their own. Creativity is the goal here, and students should enjoy the composing process. This book gives students a chance to do so, in small chunks so you can fit them in lessons!

This product is licensed for duplication. You may make copies as needed! You may not share this product with others, but please encourage your colleagues to buy a license so they can use it as well!

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

Introducing the Rock’N’Rollin’ For Preschoolers book from ZS Music Publishing. Rock’N’Rollin’ For Preschoolers is a precursor to the Rock’N’Rollin’ Level 1 to prepare the younger drummer for their music career.

Rock’N’Rollin’ For Preschoolers is a scaffolded book that starts off by teaching Bass Drum and adds on instruments throughout the book. The book is designed for junior drum sets with the idea that these drum sets may or may not have three Tom Drums to accommodate all kinds of sets.

Students will gradually learn the instruments one by one and together. The layout of the concepts are:

• Sticks
• Bass Drum
• Snare Drum
• High Tom
• Mid Tom
• Low Tom
• Ride Cymbal (referred to “Cymbal” in the book).
• Hi-Hats

Upon completion of the book, students can graduate up to Rock’N’Rollin’ Level 1 or Level 1 Encore. If students move to Level 1 Encore, the back of the book is a section to prepare students for Level 1 Encore if they skip Rock’N’Rollin Level 1. For this section, there are 8 pages that have been pulled from Rock’N’Rollin Level 1.

In total, there are 33 “songs” in the book along with activities scattered through our including 4 pages for students to create their own beats.

Note, this book is only licensed for 1 student use only. Duplication is strictly prohibited. We do offer print versions and studio-licensed books as well.

Get your students composing quicker than you can say "Compose"!

Through the MINI MUSIC books, students are introduced to various concepts through composition. In the Ukulele Book, students write 42 short songs through given sets of notes on the Ukulele fretboard which leads up to learning 5-note scales of C and G Major, and A and D Minor. This book is set up for students to write out notes in boxes, which represent beats. Boxes come in sets of 8, 16, and 24 as to give them a good variety of lengths and to prevent overwhelm. 

There is also a good mix of titled and untitled songs. Most all songs give students prompts to give them inspiration before writing, and some include a blank title for students to come up with their own. Creativity is the goal here, and students should enjoy the composing process. This book gives students a chance to do so, in small chunks so you can fit them in lessons!

This product is licensed for duplication. You may make copies as needed! You may not share this product with others, but please encourage your colleagues to buy a license so they can use it as well!

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

The next level in the Rock'n'Rollin' method books! In R'N'R 3, we continue in the 5-line staff and in all black and white pages! The book focuses on getting students used to reading and playing on the 5-line staff. Concepts included in the book are: 8th-note bass drum rhythms, 16th notes, Dotted Quarter Notes, Mezzo Dynamics, 6/8 time signature, and more!

The book itself is 100 pages and includes 20 Rock'N'Rhythm pages, practice trackers, and a graduation certificate at the end! The activities pages have been moved to the Rock'N'Rollin' Encore Level 3 book, which will be out soon.

Be on the lookout for the upcoming Rock'N'Rollin' Encore 3 book, and the Rock'N'Rollin Level 4 book later on!

Please note, this book is licensed for single-student use only and duplication is prohibited. If you would like the opportunity to make multiple copies, please purchase our studio license.

Get your students composing quicker than you can say "Compose"!

Through the MINI MUSIC books, students are introduced to various concepts through composition. In the Alto Clef, students write 36 short songs through given sets of notes on the Bass Staff which leads up to learning 5-note scales of C and G Major, and D Minor. This book is set up for students to write out notes in 4 measures using 4/4 and 3/4 times. The final two songs are blank 8 measure songs for students to write “longer” pieces.   

There is also a good mix of titled and untitled songs. Most all songs give students prompts to give them inspiration before writing, and some include a blank title for students to come up with their own. Creativity is the goal here, and students should enjoy the composing process. This book gives students a chance to do so, in small chunks so you can fit them in lessons!

In this edition, Quarter Note is replaced with "Crochet" to reflect terminology used around the world.

The difference from the other version is this book is ready to print and go! You dont need to worry about chopping pages or binding. You can also just print individual pages for students to complete on their own, or even for exit tickets!

This product is licensed for duplication. You may make copies as needed! You may not share this product with others, but please encourage your colleagues to buy a license so they can use it as well!

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

Introducing our NEW Accelertated Rock'n'Rollin'!

Accelerated Rock'n'Rollin' is designed for the beginning drummer in ages 13 and up, and even adults! The book is a combination of levels 1 and 2 which dives straight into reading music on the simplified staff with the abbreviations on circles (notes and moves students through reading drum music on the staff, learning note values, time signatures, and dynamics. In this book, patterns are called solos.

There are also a hand full of composing activities throughout the book. Remember that students should not be rushed through the book, and it is completely okay to keep students working on a certain section or pattern for a few weeks at a time until they’re comfortable.

To make sure they’re playing with accuracy, start off each pattern around 60bpm. You can adjust the tempo from there as they learn the patterns.

The book flows in the following order:

• Introduce the Instruments on a simplified 3-line staff.

• Moves to a traditional 5-line staff.

• Introduce notes as quarter notes on the staff, and changes cymbals to cross notes.

• Introduce Half Notes and Rests, Whole Notes and Rests, and Dotted half notes.

• Introduce Rudiments and Stickings.

  • From Book 2, “ROCK’N’RUDIMENTS” readies students to learn and play simple stickings in 4/4 and 3/4 times using Quarters, Whole, Halfs, and Eighth notes. These rudiments can be used for fills, and can be revisited later on. 

• Introduces beamed 8th notes (2 sounds in 1 beat.)

• Introduces Forte and Piano dynamics. 

Printing instructions are included on the first page, with a print authorization certificate on page 2. The book is pages 3-102 in the document. Duplication is Prohibited. E-mail us at: zsmusiceducation@gmail.com for more information.

Get your students composing quicker than you can say "Compose"!

Through the MINI MUSIC books, students are introduced to various concepts through composition. In the Alto Clef, students write 36 short songs through given sets of notes on the Bass Staff which leads up to learning 5-note scales of C and G Major, and D Minor. This book is set up for students to write out notes in 4 measures using 4/4 and 3/4 times. The final two songs are blank 8 measure songs for students to write “longer” pieces.   

There is also a good mix of titled and untitled songs. Most all songs give students prompts to give them inspiration before writing, and some include a blank title for students to come up with their own. Creativity is the goal here, and students should enjoy the composing process. This book gives students a chance to do so, in small chunks so you can fit them in lessons!

The difference from the other version is this book is ready to print and go! You dont need to worry about chopping pages or binding. You can also just print individual pages for students to complete on their own, or even for exit tickets!

This product is licensed for duplication. You may make copies as needed! You may not share this product with others, but please encourage your colleagues to buy a license so they can use it as well!

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

Get your students composing quicker than you can say "Compose"!

Through the MINI MUSIC books, students are introduced to various concepts through composition. In Book 3, students write 36 short songs through given sets of notes on the Bass Staff which leads up to learning 5-finger scales of C and G Major, and D Minor. This book is set up for students to write out notes in 4 measures using 4/4 and 3/4 times. The final two songs are blank 8 measure songs for students to write “longer” pieces.   

There is also a good mix of titled and untitled songs. Most all songs give students prompts to give them inspiration before writing, and some include a blank title for students to come up with their own. Creativity is the goal here, and students should enjoy the composing process. This book gives students a chance to do so, in small chunks so you can fit them in lessons!

The difference from the other version is this book is ready to print and go! You dont need to worry about chopping pages or binding. You can also just print individual pages for students to complete on their own, or even for exit tickets!

This product is licensed for duplication. You may make copies as needed! You may not share this product with others, but please encourage your colleagues to buy a license so they can use it as well!

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

Get your students composing quicker than you can say "Compose"!

Through the MINI MUSIC books, students are introduced to various concepts through composition. In Book 2, students write 36 short songs through given sets of notes on the Treble Staff  which leads up to learning 5-finger scales of C and G Major, and D Minor. This book is set up for students to write out notes in 4 measures using 4/4 and 3/4 times. The final two songs are blank 8 measure songs for students to write “longer” pieces.   

There is also a good mix of titled and untitled songs. Most all songs give students prompts to give them inspiration before writing, and some include a blank title for students to come up with their own. Creativity is the goal here, and students should enjoy the composing process. This book gives students a chance to do so, in small chunks so you can fit them in lessons!

The difference from the other version is this book is ready to print and go! You dont need to worry about chopping pages or binding. You can also just print individual pages for students to complete on their own, or even for exit tickets!

This product is licensed for duplication. You may make copies as needed! You may not share this product with others, but please encourage your colleagues to buy a license so they can use it as well!

Click here to Grab Book 1!

Click here to grab the TALL Book 1!

Click here to grab the smaller Book 2!

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Introducing our NEW, Rock'n'Rollin' Book 1 Expanded Edition! We have expanded the book to 100 pages, including more activities, and more patterns for students to learn! In R'n'R, novice drummers start off learning Body Percussion, then move on to learning each instrument through a series of colored icons called "Patterns" for students to pick up simple beats, then transition to a modified staff for students to learn the basics of reading drum-set music. There are activities throughout the book for students to create their own patterns, learn names of the instruments and more!

We also offer the Following Licenses for this book:

-Teacher Reference Copy (Click here!)

-Studio Licensed Book: Unlimited Reproductions! (Click here - link coming soon!)

Printing instructions are included on the first page, with a print authorization certificate on page 2. The book is pages 3-102 in the document. It is highly advised that you print in color so you have the full effect of the book, but not required. Duplication is Prohibited. E-mail us at: zsmusiceducation@gmail.com for more information. You may also visit ZSMP on Facebook, or our online store.

Get your students composing quicker than you can say "Compose"!

Through the MINI MUSIC books, students are introduced to various concepts through composition. In Book 1, students write 38 short songs through given sets of notes on the Piano which leads up to learning 5-finger scales of C and G Major, and A and D Minor. This book is set up for students to write out notes in boxes, which represent beats. Boxes come in sets of 8, 16, and 24 as to give them a good variety of lengths and to prevent overwhelm. 

There is also a good mix of titled and untitled songs. Most all songs give students prompts to give them inspiration before writing, and some include a blank title for students to come up with their own. Creativity is the goal here, and students should enjoy the composing process. This book gives students a chance to do so, in small chunks so you can fit them in lessons!

The difference from the other version is this book is ready to print and go! You dont need to worry about chopping pages or binding. You can also just print individual pages for students to complete on their own, or even for exit tickets!

This product is licensed for duplication. You may make copies as needed! You may not share this product with others, but please encourage your colleagues to buy a license so they can use it as well!

Click here to buy the smaller Book 1 version!

Click here to buy Book 2!

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

The next level in the Rock'n'Rollin' method books! In R'n'R 2, we transition from a simple 3-line staff, to a full 5-line staff. The book focuses on getting students used to reading and playing on the 5-line staff. Other concepts in the book include stickings and rudiments, time signatures, rests, and introduces note and rest names like Quarters, Half's, and Whole's. Color is still used throughout the book to help with the transition on the staff.

The book itself is 100 pages and includes various activities, pages for composition, and a practice tracker in the back. At the end of the book, students may also fill out the Awesomeness Certificate to show they've completed the book!

Please note, this book is licensed for single student use only and duplication is prohibited. If you would like the opportunity to make multiple copies, please purchase our studio license.

In this BTS Percussion Pack, it's all BTS all the time with 3 different types of lessons for your primary and intermediate musicians!

• Dynamite, Body Percussion
• Permission to Dance, Bucket Drumming Arrangement
• Dynamite, Bucket Drumming Arrangement
• Butter, Bucket Drumming Arrangement
• Dynamite, Rhythm Basketball

When purchased here all together, save an extra 10% off of each!

In this ValuPack, you will get the Top 6 Instrumental resources that tenders to your instrumental unit with engaging and relevant content on the four instrument families, Brass, Woodwinds, Strings, and Percussion!

20% off all of the resources when purchased here, you get the following:

• Instrument Imposter ("Among Us" theme timbre lesson!)
• Instrument Jeopardy!
• Catch Wind of it! - Identifying Woodwind Instruments
• The BRASSroom - Identifying Brass Instruments
• Pitch Perfect - Identifying Percussion Instruments
• Turn up the Aux! - Identifying Auxiliary Percussion Instruments

Have a terrific time with this and let us know how it goes!