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Listening Cards (Printables and Powerpoint Images)
By Jason Litt
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.
Happy Birthday! Color-by-Note Activity Page FREEBIE
By ZS Music Publishing
Happy Birthday!
We're excited to offer this color-by-note activity page for free so you can celebrate student birthdays in your classes and lessons!
This coloring page only uses three colors to complete: Red, Yellow, and Blue!
There is even space on the page if you'd like to write a message to the student before giving it to them.
Please note that this is a reproducible resource, but we ask that you direct colleagues here so they can download their own copy as well.
Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated!
© 2023 ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.
Light the Scales - Pentascale Worksheet Freebie
By ZS Music Publishing
Light up your students' learning with this free pentascale worksheet!
This worksheet includes 3 pentascales students can fill out as they're working on learning these three essential scales. The pentascales on the worksheet are C Major, F Major, and G Major.
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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© 2023 ZS Music Publishing.
By MsNerdWood
This project is designed for students to create their own original artist/band and to market their newly formed artist(s). It is appropriate for middle school students (grad 6-8) and is always a crowd pleaser!
Students submit a band/artist portfolio which includes a profile about their artist/band, a concert poster, album cover art, and a jingle. The jingle can be performed using an instrumental track to a piece that they enjoy. Included are some examples of products that they could write a jingle about. A rubric for assessment purposes is included and you could even extend this project further by creating an art assessment piece for the album cover art and concert poster.
This assignment typically takes approximately 5-10 classes to complete, from introducing it to completing the final jingle performances. It is handy to have students to complete a rough copy of their work before submitting their good copy to ensure their best quality work is submitted.
Piano Assignment Sheet Version 1
By ZS Music Publishing
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!
Finger Number Christmas Tree Coloring Page FREEBIE
By ZS Music Publishing
Let your students trim a tree and make it nice and colorful by reviewing their finger numbers!
This Christmas Tree Finger Number printable is a festive way to review finger numbers with your piano students bt coloring in a tree on the page.
The coloring page only uses 5 colors: Brown, Green, Red, Yellow, and Blue.
You can print this off and use it as a way to give extra practice at the end of lessons or even between lessons!
If you enjoy using this resource, be sure to tell your colleagues where you found it! The resource IS reproducible, but only the original purchaser has the right to duplicate it for their needs.
Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated!
© 2023 ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.
Happy Birthday! Hidden Word Activity Page FREEBIE
By ZS Music Publishing
Happy Birthday!
We're excited to offer this hidden word activity page for free so you can celebrate student birthdays in your classes and lessons!
This coloring page only uses four colors to complete, and reveals HBD when finished!
There is even space on the page if you'd like to write a message to the student before giving it to them.
Please note that this is a reproducible resource, but we ask that you direct colleagues here so they can download their own copy as well.
Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated!
© 2023 ZS Music Publishing (ASCAP). All Rights Reserved.
Color By Piano Finger Numbers - Shining Sun *FREEBIE*
By ZS Music Publishing
Who doesn't like a good freebie?!
From a new resource line we're creating, you can try out this COLOR BY FINGER NUMBER Freebie with your students this summer, or any time of year!
Using the traditional Piano Fingering numbers, students will color in the squares on the page to reveal a Bright, Shining Sun!
This particular resource requires students to use Red, Orange, Yellow, and Blue. You can see in the pictures what the sun will look like when completed.
Included in the resource is a full-color page so you can check student's progress.
If you like this resource, we would LOVE your feedback so please be sure to come back and give the resource a review and a rating so we can make future freebies even better for you!
And if you have colleagues who like the resource, be sure to send them here so they can download their own license of the resource!
Your support of a small business is appreciated!
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Classical Music Activities | Benny Goodman ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? Preview these NEW activity sheets that feature a carnival theme! Students can color their own carnival while listening to widely-recognized classical music.
Which carnival rides and activities would best fit a piece of music? Does the tempo feel like a roller coaster or a peaceful swing ride in the sky? Choose a tasty treat from the snack bar, then stop at the prize booth before finishing. There are no wrong answers!
Preview Listening Sheet Included:
You can view the full 20-page product here: Carnival Music
Classical Music Activities | Kobe Bryant Dear Basketball ★✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
"Dear Basketball" is an Academy Award-winning short film, written and narrated by Kobe Bryant. This five-minute animated film is available on YouTube. Music by John Williams.
Printable Listening Sheets Include:
"Dear Basketball" - music by John Williams
Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
More John Williams Music Resources
John Williams Bundle! Listening Sheets, Popcorn Party Match, and more!
John Williams Carnival Music Listening Sheets! Summer Fun, February
John Williams Composer Activities, February, Classical Music
John Williams Composer Listening Activities, February
John Williams Popcorn Party Listening Activities, February
Halloween Spooky Wizards, Magical October Classical Music, John Williams
Popcorn Party Bundle! John Williams Listening Activities & Music Note Matching
Sports Story, Classical Music Listening Sheets, John Williams, Richard Wagner
► 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!
Classical Music Activities | Vivaldi's Uncertain Four Seasons Listening Notes ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
No Prep! Do you need a handout/listening guide for Vivaldi's [Uncertain] Four Seasons performance on November 5th? This two-page pack provides spaces for each orchestra's performance. There are boxes for Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter for students to make listening notes, draw, or journal. Students can note the variations between each movement and performance!
★ More Antonio Vivaldi!
The Four Seasons, Vivaldi, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter Classical Music
Antonio Vivaldi "La Stravaganza" Composer Listening Activities, March, Italy
Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" Word Search, Classical Music Activities
Antonio Vivaldi Classical Music Activities, March, Baroque, Violin
Antonio Vivaldi Bundle! Four Seasons, Word Search, Composer Pack + More!
Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬
Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!
Treble Tracing Blank Sheet Music ★ Practice Treble & Bass Clefs + Composition
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
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.
Fall Reading Trackers | 3 Reading Activity Pages for Thanksgiving and Fall Break
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
No Prep Thanksgiving Literacy! These festive fall-themed reading trackers are a fun and engaging way for students to track their reading progress throughout fall, Thanksgiving, and fall break!
Each tracker features 26 seasonal images that students can color to represent each book they read or a certain amount of reading time. There is also a checkbox for choosing how much each image represents (number of books or reading period,) and a note box for writing a list of their favorite books!
Benefits:
Perfect for:
Includes: 3 reading trackers featuring unique fall-themed designs!
Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬
Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!
Elements of Music: Vocabulary Mystery Word Match
By MsNerdWood
Are you ready to introduce (or reintroduce-let’s face it, we all know they forget from year to year) your students to the captivating world of the Elements of Music? Then you’ll enjoy the Elements of Music Vocabulary Mystery Word Match Activity! This engaging lesson is designed to help students familiarize themselves with some essential music vocabulary associated with the elements of music in a fun and interactive way. We all know that students generally love games so they’ll enjoy the gamification of this activity. As they match vocabulary words with their definitions, they’ll discover some letters that they will need to unscramble to find a mystery word.
Activity Overview:
In this activity, students will match vocabulary words to their corresponding definitions related to the elements of music. Each correct match will reveal a letter, allowing students to unscramble and discover the mystery word. This interactive feature adds an extra layer of excitement and challenges to the vocabulary learning experience.
Included in this Activity:
With this activity you will get an interactive worksheet with some words related to the elements of music (e.g., Elements of Music, Duration, Pitch, Dynamics, Timbre, Texture/Harmony, Form and Tempo) and the corresponding definitions and explanations for each mystery word.
When students have completed and found the mystery word, you can provide them with a blank template and have them find additional words related to the elements of music and their corresponding definitions so that they can create their own. You can use this for earlier finishers, as an extension activity or to dig a little deeper for everyone into the elements of music.
Dinosaur-Themed Ukulele Assignment Sheets: 5 Total Pages!
By ZS Music Publishing
Your assignment sheets don't have to be boring!
Check out these Dino-Themed Ukulele Assignment pages you can use with your Dino-loving Ukulele students!
Each page includes a space for:
This assignment sheet set includes 5 different icons so you can pick and choose which ones you want to use, or you can use all 5 of them! These icons include:
Please note, while the resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may duplicate the pages for their students. The resource is not-transferrable to others, but we ask you to refer other people here to purchase their own set.
Your support of a small business is appreciated!
Catalog: MTP-PDAS-DG
© 2024 ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.
Music:Getting To Know You Questionnaire & Ideal Music Classroom(Back to School)
By MsNerdWood
This is a great back to school activity to get to know your students in music class: Music: Getting To Know You Questionnaire and Your Ideal Music Classroom (Back to School Activity). The questionnaire is a chance for you to get to know your students and their experiences in music. I use this for grade 6-8. The second part of this activity is for students to design their ideal music classroom. Typically I pair this activity with my Apple Curator Assignment which can be found here: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Apple-Music-Curator-Playlist-Assignment-Great-for-Back-to-School-2739247 These two activities will usually take the better part of September to complete. TIPS: 1. Be sure to leave feedback to earn your TeachShare credits! 2. If you like what you see - follow me for new products and updates (click the star by my store name MsNerdWood).
Dinosaur-Themed Piano Assignment Sheets: 5 Total Pages!
By ZS Music Publishing
Your assignment sheets don't have to be boring!
Check out these Dino-Themed Piano Assignment pages you can use with your Dino-loving Piano students!
Each page includes a space for:
This assignment sheet set includes 5 different icons so you can pick and choose which ones you want to use, or you can use all 5 of them! These icons include:
Please note, while the resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may duplicate the pages for their students. The resource is not-transferrable to others, but we ask you to refer other people here to purchase their own set.
Your support of a small business is appreciated!
Catalog: MTP-PDAS-DG
© 2024 ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.
Piano Key Identification Riddles Worksheet
By HiggyBs Choir
This engaging, no-prep worksheet is designed to combine piano note identification with problem-solving skills. Ideal for piano and music theory students, the worksheet includes three different pages, each with a unique focus:
Features:
This worksheet offers a fun and interactive way for students to practice piano note recognition while solving riddles and uncovering musical answers.
Winter-Themed Piano Assignment Sheets: 5 Total Pages!
By ZS Music Publishing
Your assignment sheets don't have to be boring!
Check out these Winter-Themed Piano Assignment pages you can use with your Piano students throughout the winter months!
Each page includes a space for:
This assignment sheet set includes 5 different icons so you can pick and choose which ones you want to use, or you can use all 5 of them! These icons include:
Please note, while the resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may duplicate the pages for their students. The resource is not-transferrable to others, but we ask you to refer other people here to purchase their own set.
Your support of a small business is appreciated!
Catalog: MTP-PWAS-DG
© 2023 ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.
By ZS Music Publishing
Get your kiddos listening to music everyday! We've complied this listening calendar that includes a mix of classical music, jazz, and pop music. Included in this pack are pre-made pages for each journal entry, or kids can just use a notebook or notebook paper to write down their thoughts on each song.