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