Online Games and Trainers
Note Identification Challenge – Use the links below to practice identifying the first six notes of the Bb Concert Scale on your instrument. See how many you can get in one minute! (These exercises were created using the Exercise Customizer Tool from MusicTheory.net.)
Note Identification Level One
The first six notes we learn on each instrument
- Flute
- Clarinet/Trumpet
- Alto/Baritone Saxophone
- Tenor Saxophone
- Trombone/Baritone (B.C.)
- Tuba
- Bells (Notation) | Bells (Keyboard Layout) – Identify the note by its position on the keyboard!
Note Identification Level Two
Expanded range – includes all notes in the Bb, Eb, and F concert scales for each instrument.
- Flute
- Clarinet/Trumpet
- Alto/Baritone Saxophone
- Tenor Saxophone
- Trombone/Baritone (B.C.)
- Tuba
- Bells (Notation) | Bells (Keyboard Layout) – Play the identified note on the keyboard!
Learn the notes below, on and above the staff
- Treble Clef Note Identification Challenge – skill builder (if you are having trouble identifying notes on the staff)
- Treble Clef
- Bass Clef
Key Signature Identification Level I
Bb, Eb, and F Concert key signatures for each instrument
- Flute, Bells/Xylophone, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba – Bb, Eb, and F
- Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet – C, F, and G
- Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – G, C, and D
Key Signature Identification Level II
- Key Signature Identification Challenge – Identify the written (not concert) key signature.
- Key Signature Builder Challenge – Add flats or sharps to make the written (not concert) key signature
Ear Training
Ear Training #1 – Identify the first five notes of the C major scale (C, D, E, F, and G) by ear.
Ear Training #2 – Identify the notes of the C major scale (C – C) by ear.
Ear Training #3 – Identify the scale (major or minor)
Other Online Resources
Free Band Music – Free compositions, arrangements, and other resources for young and small band programs.
Sight-reading Factory – generates sight-reading exercises automatically. There is a free demo, but continued use requires a subscription.
Musicracer.com – drill and practice music terminology, note names, and fingerings
Flute Trainer – practice flute fingerings online
Clarinet Trainer – practice clarinet fingerings online
Ensemble Essentials – History, Theory, Listening and Terms for Young Musicians
Online Metronome – A metronome is a practice tool to help musicians maintain a consistent tempo.
Virtual Piano – Online Piano Keyboard | OnlinePianist
A Musical Playground for Kids: Music Theory Lessons
Hand, Wrist, and Finger Positioning Guide for Piano Players
Online Lessons
One Minute Music Lessons – Online video lessons hat teach the basic concepts of music reading. Free!
Download – Must be installed on your computer
Apps
The Rhythm Trainer on the App Store
StaffWars (iOS) Note Identification – note identification
StaffWars Live (iOS) – select your instrument and play the notes