I know many teachers are forever on the hunt for a circle of fifths graphic that really suits them. Well, now you have a bunch to choose from! The graphics are compiled in a pdf but they are also included as .png (image) files so that you can use them in any project you are … Read more
This ‘But-the-Pieces’ lesson plan is designed to take late beginner/early intermediate piano students from barely knowing what a chord is, to knowing all the major and minor chords, and having an understanding of inversions and how they’re formed. But-the-Pieces Plans cover aspects other than repertoire. These plans will work well one on one with a … Read more
The Stealthy Pop Ninja sheet provides patterns that can be used for vamping and playing with leadsheets. This is a great resource for teen students, and for teachers who don’t have much experience with this style of playing. How to Use Try each pattern as written first, playing the repeated pattern chords in C major … Read more
Are your students spiralling out when it comes to key signatures? This fun play on the circle of fifths should help get it under control. Signature Spiral is all about recognising key signatures, and there’s no way to win if they don’t know them. Accuracy is “key”! How to Play Place a game counter for … Read more
When I’m teaching major triads to my piano students, I want them to see the visual patterns. Noticing this pattern of white and black keys is what will help them to memorise and internalise the chords as quickly as possible. These chord sheets aid that process, and give students an easy way to drill chords … Read more
In Don’t Minor My Major students not only get practice with naming major and minor root position chords (on the staff) but also reinforce the relationship between the major and minor chords by flattening and “unflattening” each other’s chords. This game has that competitive edge that makes it a hoot! Get your students addicted to this … Read more
Inversion Diversions is the crazy, zig-zaggy game you need to drill major chords and their inversions. Students move across the board in different patterns while identifying chords either on the staff or on the keyboard (your choice). This one is challenging but super fun – especially for those intermediate tweens and teens. How to Play Choose … Read more