Practicing Tools

Online Metronome: http://bit.ly/2es5Nwz

Free Metronome App: "Metrotimer"

Free Tuner Apps: "PianoTuner" (works for any instrument)

Staff Flashcards - http://www.musictheory.net

Instructions

1. Click on "Exercises" on the Top Left

2. Click "Note Identification"

3. "Customize Exercise" on the Top Right

4. Click "Clefs" - Choose Treble Clef (Flute, Clarinet, Sax, Trumpet) or Bass Clef (Trombone)

5. Click on "Range" and adjust to fit the notes that you know

6. Optional: Turn Off Accidentals

*I highly recommend this website if you have trouble reading notes on the staff. Start small (3-5) notes and add notes when you're ready. There is an App that goes along with this website. It is relatively cheap ($2.99) and can be used on a phone or tablet.

Smart Music - http://www.smartmusic.com

Requires Download - will work on computers and tablets

1. ASK A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO HELP YOU PURCHASE

2. Click "Students" on the Right Side, then "Buy Now"

3. Click "Add to Cart" next to Student Classic Student Subscription & Checkout

4. Once you have checked out, download the software to your computer and/or download the app from the app store (I know it works on iPads, not sure about other tablets)

5. Create a Username and Password that you will remember

6. Download & search for music - you want songs that have the green check mark next to "notes onscreen"

* Costs about $40 for a year-long subscription