Colour-Coded Musical Notes

Use printed, coloured musical notes which correspond to the colours of the resonator bells:

A printed A3-sized music score is given to the student. On the score, all musical notes are coloured-coded according to the colours of the bars of the resonator bells. Each note has its name below it. Printed paper is placed directly next/above the bells for easy referencing.

Impact: Colour-coding can improve memory recall and retention. The correspondence to colours of both printed and to the bells allows students to draw closer connection to their playing which allows greater success to take place. The placement of the print score 'shortens' the distance which students have to refer as compared to the rest with the projected score on board.

by Jessica Chaw, Edgefield Primary School