This Easter themed pack is aimed at beginner musicians working at pre-grade 1 to grade 1 music theory level. It includes: 14 page Easter activity booklet covering note letters and lengths, rest lengths, time signatures, bar lines, dynamics and tempo. This comes in UK and US versions, plus answer booklets. Easter Note Name Matching Cards Easter Scramble: An Easter board game featuring note letters and lengths, and rest lengths Easter Words and Notes Mat

Improve your beginner music students' note value recognition skills with this game of musical snap. It includes: - Quavers/eighth notes - Crotchets/quarter notes - Minims/half notes - Dotted minims/dotted half notes - Semibreves/whole notes Each card contains a series of notes adding up to 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 beats. Players can snap any two cards that add up to the same number of beats. Each card has an exact duplicate as well as cards with other combinations that add up to the same number of beats. Once they can play this game successfully, pupils will have a solid grounding in note values and their equivalents. Note Value Snap can be played as a quick 5 or 10-minute game during lessons or your pupils can spend longer playing it at home as part of their practice time. Encourage children to reinforce their knowledge by showing their sibling or parent how to play - they'll love taking on the role of teacher. These cards can also be used as flashcards with adults. The pack includes two versions. Version one has a patterned back. Fold over each card and laminate it for a hardwearing copy that can be used in every lesson. Version two has no back so you can print it directly on to card.

Make sight reading fun with Musical Snakes and Ladders! The game is great for young piano pupils to taking their first steps in rhythm and note sight reading. Move your counter to the top of the board to reach the final square. If you’re lucky you can climb up a piano ladder but watch out for those slippery snakes! Each time you land on a music square, correctly play or clap the tune or rhythm on the game card to earn yourself a bonus move forward. Level 1 – Quaver, crotchet and minim (Eighth, quarter and half note) rhythms with the words coffee, tea and cake written underneath as a guide. Level 2 – Quaver, crotchet and minim (Eighth, quarter and half note) rhythms without words Level 3 – Crotchets (quarter notes) with middle C, D and E in the treble clef Level 4 – Quavers, crotchets and minims (eighth notes, quarter notes and half notes) with middle C, D and E in the treble clef Level 5 – Quavers, crotchets and minims (eighth notes, quarter notes and half notes) with middle C, D, E, F and G in the treble clef Level 6 – Crotchets (quarter notes) with middle C, B, A, G and F in the bass clef Level 6 (alternative) – Crotchets (quarter notes) with 2nd space C up to 4th space G in the bass clef Level 7 – Quavers, crotchets and minims (eighth notes, quarter notes and half notes) with middle C, B, A, G and F in the bass clef Level 7 (alternative) – Quavers, crotchets and minims (eighth notes, quarter notes and half notes) with 2nd space C up to 4th space G in the bass clef This game is also available as part of the Young Beginners’ Piano Activity Pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/young-beginners-piano-activity-pack-11780863

Put your students’ note reading skills to the test with these fun Musical Note Word Searches. This pack contains 10 different word searches, each with four words to find. It features four 6×5 treble clef word searches and six 8×5 treble clef word searches. The words to find are given in normal English underneath the puzzle. Each word search square has a musical note on the stave (staff if you are in the US!). Pitch notation C4 to F5. Students need to find the words in the grid. They are written in simple horizontal or vertical directions. An answer sheet is included. You can buy the treble clef pack individually here or purchase the full treble and bass clef version at a discounted rate here.

The Grade 1 Music Theory pack, which is based on the current ABRSM music theory syllabus (2020 onwards), contains 26 games and activities plus 10 music quizzes. The games have been designed to require minimal preparation. Board games can be played immediately after printing. Games cards have straight edges and are accurately lined up so that they can cut quickly.  The games take an average of five minutes to play, meaning they can easily be used within a weekly instrumental lesson. The music quizzes are based on typical exam papers but condensed into one A4 sheet each, making them quicker to complete than full papers and reducing printing costs. Both UK and US terminology has been used where required. Download a free sample quiz here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/grade-1-music-theory-sample-quiz-12301641 Contents: Accidentals Accidentals Quiz Flashcards Circle time. Accidentals board game. Clefs Treble or bass? A game of two clefs board game Treble or Bass Flashcards – single and double sided Intervals and degrees Intervals Matching Pairs Intervals Dominoes Degrees Matching Pairs Fish Frenzy board game: Degrees Key signatures Key Signatures Matching Puzzle Key words Key Words Flashcards Hexagon Takeover board game – key words Note and rest lengths Help sheet (UK/US) Two Paths board game – rests Jumpmania board game – note lengths (UK/US) The Lengthy Spiral board game (2 levels) Rests Dominoes (2 levels) Note pitches Two Paths board game – letters Drawing Showdown – writing notes Jumpmania board game – treble clef notes Jumpmania board game – bass clef notes Pitches Matching Pairs Time signatures and bar lines Time Signatures Brain Twister card game Time to Race board game – time signatures Tones and semitones Tone or Semitone? (Whole step or half step) Flashcards (UK/US single and double sided) Fish Frenzy board game - Counting semitones/half steps Ten Music Quizzes with answers Here’s what Tim Spoerer, founder of Jam-Bus, had to say about our Grade 1 and 2 Music Theory Packs: “Last year I ran my first Music Theory Class with Years 5 & 6. It was an enormous success with the vast majority achieving Distinction Grades. It was largely in thanks to Teaching with Ease’s excellent music games. I set up the “Music Theory Games Arcade” for them every lesson and they really loved it. It gave a really fun thing to look forward to in lessons. “Once the PDFs were downloaded, I could print them and laminate them meaning we can use them time and time again in the build up to their exams.”

These treble and bass clef flashcards are ideal for checking your students’ knowledge in lessons and for giving them their own copies to practise their note recognition skills between lessons. The treble clef cards go from the G below the stave to the D above the stave (G2-D6). The bass clef cards go from the B below the stave to the F above the stave (B1-F4). Simply cut out the cards, fold them and either stick them together or, for a more hard-wearing copy, laminate them.

Harness your unicorns and race them around the board in this magical time signature game. In Unicorns Forever, players are challenged to create matching sets of time signatures and bars using a variety of note and rest cards. The game uses the 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures. Note and rest lengths included are semibreves (whole notes), dotted minims (dotted half notes), minims (half notes), dotted crotchets (dotted quarter notes), crotchets (quarter notes), dotted quavers (dotted eighth notes), quavers (eighth notes) and semiquavers (sixteenth notes). The rhythms have all been made up to whole beats so each note/rest card adds up to one, two, three or four beats. Players move their unicorn one step around the board for each set they create. For the non-unicorn lovers of the world, the game can also be played with just the cards, seeing who can create the most sets in five or 10 minutes.

Race to collect all the items for the perfect summer’s day at the beach. This seasonal board game challenges players to name the notes they see on the staff or to find the notes on the piano. All you need is the printed game board, a counter for each player (two players), a pencil and a dice. It takes 5 to 10 minutes to play. You can also set a timer and see who can collect the most objects in that time to ensure it fits perfectly into your lesson. This pack includes eight boards: – Treble clef lines and spaces – Bass clef lines and spaces – Alto clef lines and spaces – Tenor clef lines and spaces – Treble clef C4-G4 for five finger piano – Bass clef C3-G3 for five finger piano – Bass clef F3-C4 for five finger piano – Letters (for note finding on the piano or writing on a blank staff)

Some students find the transition from Grade 1 sight reading, where only one hand is played at a time, to Grade 2 sight reading, where the hands often play together, to be a sudden change. This book is born out of individual pages that I started writing for one of my students to introduce her very gradually to sight reading with both hands together as none of the books I could find had enough easy examples. Now a complete digital book of 185 sight reading examples that increase in difficulty very gradually, it is perfect for the students who need more time to build their confidence and ability. All of the examples are in five finger positions, the hands never having to move within the piece. I have followed the ABRSM Grade 2 sight parameters for sharps and flats, time signatures and note range. The rhythms have been kept simple. This book is the ideal precursor to working on Grade 2 standard pieces. Features: 185 sight reading examples. That’s more than enough to do three a week for an entire year! Simple pieces with the emphasis on a very slow, gradual increase in difficulty Examples with right hand and left hand melodies 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4 time Up to two sharps or two flats

Aimed at young beginner pianists, this pack contains 21 games to help students take their first steps on their musical journey. The games take children from their first exploration of the sounds pianos make into understanding the concept of higher and lower pitches. They then focus on finding the different notes on the piano keyboard before moving on to reading their first notes on the staff. Note identification games use five-finger positions surrounding middle C (treble clef C4-G4 and bass clef F3-C4) and also from the C below middle C (bass clef C3-G3) so you can select the hand position on which your method book focuses. Note length games use crotchets, minims, dotted minims and semibreves (quarter notes, half notes, dotted half notes and whole notes). The games have been designed to require minimal preparation and not to use excessive ink. Board games can be played immediately after printing. Games cards have straight edges and are accurately lined up so that they can be cut quickly. The games take an average of five minutes to play, meaning they can easily be used within a weekly instrumental lesson. . Contents: Exploring first sounds – Talking Animals – Sound Machine Higher and lower – Climb and Slide – Coin Flip – Firefighting – Honey Bee-licious Letters of the keys – Find That Note – Musical Notes Bingo – Snakes and Pianos – What the Unicorn Said Notes on the staff for five finger piano – Ah Hoy Pirates – Colour Me Crazy – Dominoes – Quack Quack Ducklings – Unicorns and Ogres Note lengths – Whatever The Weather! – Colour Me Crazy – Piggy Pairs – Sea Life Explorer – Colour Catcher – Floral Fantasy Plus a Notes Guide Sheet to remind students of the note letters and note lengths. (UK and US versions).

Line Lord is a block based note recognition game that challenges players to work together to create the most completed lines on the board. Blocks of various shapes and sizes are randomly drawn, rotated to fit and placed on the grid of the game board. Each piece has a musical note on it and players must say the note’s letter name as they place the piece. Versions are included for: Treble clef lines and spaces Bass clef lines and spaces Alto clef lines and spaces Tenor clef lines and spaces Treble clef for five finger piano C4-G4 Bass clef for five finger piano F3-C4 Bass clef for five finger piano C4-G4 The pieces for more than one version can be combined if desired. There are 10 game boards to choose from; skyscraper, tree, rabbit, house and six patterns. Line Lord is played with a timer so you can select a length to fit your lesson perfectly. Five minutes is usually a good starting time.

Play Musical Four in a Row; it’s like the traditional game but has a special musical twist. The aim of the game is to get four counters in a row (horizontally, vertically or diagonally). However, each spot has a musical note on it and players must name or find the note before they can place their counter. This pack contains 16 game boards, with two from each of the following categories: -Letters A,B,C,D,E,F,G -Letters C,D,E -Letters F,G,A,B -Bass clef G2-C4 -Bass clef five finger C3-G3 -Bass clef five finger F3-C4 -Treble clef C4-F5 -Treble clef five finger C4-G4 For the letter boards, players should find and play the note on the piano. For the musical notation boards in treble or bass clef, players can either play the note on the piano or say the letter name. This game is quick to play so can be easily included within a music lesson. Simply print the game boards and use either two colours of counters or felt tips/stickers in two colours.

Improve your students’ sense of rhythm with this bumper pack of Clapping Rhythms. This set contains 120 clapping rhythm solos and 50 clapping rhythm duets with equal parts. It features 12 levels, each with 10 four-bar solos and 5 four-bar duets. Every level introduces a new musical element: Crotchets/quarter notes & rests. 4/4 time 3/4 time Minim/half notes & rests. 2/4 time Semibreve/whole notes, dotted minims/ dotted half notes, paired quavers/eighth notes and rests Single quavers/eighth notes and rests Dotted crotchets/dotted quarter notes Semiquavers/sixteenth notes 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 time (compound time) Compound time with offbeat notes Triplets Ties Recap: Selection of all rhythms It costs only £8. That’s just 33p per page! Download a free sample set here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/clapping-rhythms-sample-set-12030292

Capture the most stars in Starcatcher, a two-player musical note recognition game. Players place their stars on their own grid and then try to hunt down their opponent’s stars by giving spaces’ grid references and identifying the notes they contain. Each player is given their opponent’s answers so the game can be played by a student and teacher or by two students. Set a timer to your required playing time (five to ten minutes is recommended) to ensure the game fits perfectly into your lessons. This set contains treble and bass clef versions.

Who will have the most perfect crown before the time elapses? Ideal for the King’s Coronation but suitable for any day of the year, this board game challenges players to name the musical note lengths or give the number of beats they represent. Players travel around the board collecting and colouring the gems on their crowns, with the most decorated crown winning. The game takes five to 10 minutes; you can choose how much time to put on the timer to suit your lesson. There are two levels. Level 1: Crotchets/quarter notes Minims/half notes Dotted minims/dotted half notes Semibreves/whole notes Level 2: Semiquavers/sixteenth notes Quavers/eighth notes Dotted quavers/dotted eighth notes Crotchets/quarter notes Dotted crotchets/dotted quarter notes Minims/half notes Dotted minims/dotted half notes Semibreves/whole notes

Are you bored of note games about cabbage, beef and eggs? This matching game features animals whose names contain mostly musical letters, bringing in a new set of words. Animal Equivalents, designed for two players, helps students practise their note reading skills. Players aim to create matching pairs of pictures and notes by asking their opponent for specific cards and picking up random cards. They will need to read the note letters on the stave to identify which animal name cards they hold. Featured animals include the badger, eagle and bear. The game lasts for approximately 10 minutes. This download includes versions for treble, bass, alto and tenor clef – just select the one that is right for your student.

Santa needs you to collect the items he needs for his Christmas party, identifying the musical notes on your way. This board game comes with versions for treble clef lines and spaces, bass clef lines and spaces, five finger piano treble clef C4 to G4, five finger piano bass clef C3 to G3 and five finger piano bass clef F3 to C4. Simply print the game board and use a dice and counters to play.

These trick or treaters have given themselves spooky codenames for Halloween. Each of the nine trick or treaters has written their codename in musical notes. Decode the letters to work out their matching codenames. This resource contains nine matching pairs in the treble clef set and an otherwise identical nine matching pairs in the bass clef.

Help your instrumental students to set out their goals for the new school year with these free goals sheets. Features: My goals Goal ideas Achievement log Weekly practice log

Try this free sample Composition Inspiration Card before buying the full set of 30 additional cards. The set will give your students the ideas and inspiration they need to start composing their own pieces of music. Each card features an interesting photo and ideas about which sounds might be heard within the music. The cards also contain a selection of challenges; students can choose one (or more!) to incorporate into their piece. These include rhythms, melodies, key signatures, time signatures, intervals and more. The full set is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/composition-inspiration-cards-11901942?theme=0