Practice Aids

Online Metronome

Online Chromatic Tuner

Online Music Dictionary

Directions: Just type in the musical term in question for a reliable definition.

WCU Recordings of All-State/District Audition Solos

UNCC Recordings of All-State/District Solos

Click on your instrument in the list below to see your fingering chart.

For extra help or just fun and different ways to practice:

  • Chrome Lab - Have fun with and learn about sound.
  • Counting Rhythm - Just use the free version for some fun exercises in counting where you can make up the rhythm and the program will count it for you.
  • Music Flash Cards - Use these flash cards to test how well you can read music
  • Music Reading Tutorials - A Great site that takes you through reading music at your own pace. Whether you need more help in note names, rhythms, key signatures, etc, this site is a valuable resource.
  • Music Theory Practice - Fantastic site to help you learn much more about music reading and how music is written
  • One Minute Music Lesson - Just like the title says, these are quick video clips that explain how to read music. You can choose which areas you would like to learn about, or watch them all.
  • Rhythm Trainer - Fun way to practice rhythms by listening to a short passage played and then identifying the rhythm - designed as a game.
  • Other MUSIC GAMES - Lots of music games to help with pitch, rhythm, terms, symbols, etc. Great Site!