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Composition and Notation

  • Note Value Chants - An active way of learning about the value of musical notes.
  • Music and Maths - Teach your children about Music and Maths at the same time! A very interesting activity to teach about note values, while reviewing addition.
  • Identifying Notes (Grade 1) Word Document - A useful activity sheet which introduces children to different kinds of notation. Contributed by Fredda Rosenbaum.
  • Identifying Notes (Grade 2) Word Document - This sheet encourages children to think about different musical notes. Contributed by Fredda Rosenbaum.
  • Identifying Notes (Grades 3-5) Word Document - More activities to help children to remember musical notation. Contributed by Fredda Rosenbaum.
  • Identifying Notes (Kindergarten) Word Document - Can your children match the correct notes to their corresponding values? Contributed by Fredda Rosenbaum.
  • Treble Staff Excel Spreadsheet - This Excel spreadsheet helps children to remember the notes on a scale. Contributed by Fredda Rosenbaum.
  • Treble Lines / Spaces quiz Excel Spreadsheet - Activities to reinforce knowledge and understanding of the musical notes. Contributed by Fredda Rosenbaum.
  • Notation Wordsearch Word Document - Another wordsearch which children can use to find musical vocabulary. Contributed by Fredda Rosenbaum.
  • Name that Note - Play this fantastic game to learn the notes on a musical stave. How many points will you score?
  • Graphic Notation - A number of ways of writing music without learning about crochets and quavers.
  • Name Beats - Use the children's names to create music!
  • Photo Soundtracks - Use your school environment as a stimulus for composition.
  • Composing Movie Soundtracks with Garageband - A range of activities which focus on the soundtracks of movies and games.
  • Notes on a Keyboard - Help children to learn the notes of the keyboard more quickly with these techniques.
  • Composing with Quotes - Use quotes as a starting point for musical compositions.
  • Rondo Improvisation - Get your students to plan, rehearse and perform their own rondo.
Composition Banner
Composition Banner (PDF)
Musical Notation Banner
Musical Notation Banner (PDF)
Treble Clef Poster
Treble and Bass Clef Resources
 

 

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