Adding the Accidentals - Interactive Notation Exercises

- Grades
- Not Grade Specific
- File type
- Preparation
- Print ready
- Subject
- Creative Arts, Art, Music
- Topic
- interactive notation, accidentals
- Resource types
- Activities
- Preparation
- Print ready
About this resource
What's inside this resource
Adding the Accidentals - Interactive Notation Exercises is an engaging educational tool that allows students to learn and practice major keys complete with sharps and flats. Available on both tablet and PC, it's ideal for a variety of teaching strategies:
- Whole group lessons using a projector or smartboard,
- Small group breakout sessions,
- Individual assignments for homework.
The unique dynamic design of 'Adding the Accidentals', which pulls up random slides, means each use offers fresh content and challenges.
Instant Feedback Mechanism
We provide instant feedback when students add accidentals to scales. This interactive learning process allows learners to correct their mistakes during practice exercises till they perfect it.
A Convenient Scoring System: Supporting Your Music Journey
A feature of this product is its scoring system that motivates students to upgrade their levels or seek help when needed.
User Compatibility & Setup Procedures
The compatible nature of 'Adding the Accidentals' allows easy setup on both computer and tablet versions:
Note:This product is currently unavailable for Mac users.
- Computer Users:
- You can download zip files (instructions included).
- Easily uncompress those files saving onto hard drives prior launching instructions are included in this package too!
- Tablet Users:
- Files for Tablet users are to be housed within an app called Articulate Mobile Player.
- Guidelines and links are provided ensuring simple setup process even for first-time users.
Note: Teacher-friendly guidance at your fingertips!
The Ultimate Goal
The ultimate goals:
- Foster a love and understanding about music | Ensure seamless implementation inside classrooms worldwide.
In the classroom
Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
- Identify the sharps or flats needed to form a given major scale
- Build ascending and descending major scales in treble clef
Skills covered
- Key signature building — placing accidentals on the staff to complete major scales
Good to know
Questions teachers ask about this resource
Which devices does the exercise run on?
The computer version runs from unzipped files and is not suited to Mac; tablets use the Articulate Mobile Player app, and the web link needs Wi-Fi and iOS 13 or later on tablets.
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Resource details
Concepts & topics
Core concepts
- Major scales
- Key signatures
- Sharps and flats
- Treble clef
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