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Structured practice middle school

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  • The quality and quantity with which one approaches practicing are key factors in the development of expert instrumental performance skill (Ericsson, Krampe, & Tesch-Romer, 1993). Miksza (2007), Frost and Hamann (2000), and McPherson (2000) have all found that instrumental performance is related to the quality as well as the quantity of practice.
  • McPherson and Zimmerman (2002) described self-regulation as a form of self-teaching in which students set goals, self-monitor, and self-reflect.
  • Self-efficacy, defined as the confidence one has in his or her ability to plan and execute a given task, is considered to be a key factor predicting self-regulation success
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  • Other researchers have found that novice adolescent musicians tend to exhibit inconsistent practice habits. Rohwer and Polk (2006) categorized the practice tendencies of students as holistic/noncorrective, holistic/corrective, analytic/reactive, or analytic/proactive. They described analytic practicers as those who were prone to remediate sections of their music both proactively and reactively, and they found that these students made significantly more gains than did the holistic practicers. Barry (1990, 1992) focused on the use of structured practice time and supervision in middle school instrumental students and found that the students were significantly more able to prepare a musical etude when practice was carefully structured and supervised. Like McPherson and Renwick (2001), Barry found that students who engaged in unstructured practice tended to play their music faster, use a metronome less, use fewer mental practice strategies, and self-assessed less than those who engaged in structured and supervised practice.
  • Barry and Hallam (2002) argue that this is because novices who have not yet developed strong aural schemata are often unaware of their own errors, whereas more capable musicians are more aware of their strengths and weaknesses.
  • The ability to self-regulate, or self-teach, is a learned skill requiring individuals to make a number of decisions related to goal setting, self-efficacy, attention, strategy use, and assessment.
  • In order for teachers to improve the way in which they teach their students to practice, it seems apparent that they must first understand the ways in which their students think during practice.
  • retrospective think aloud protocol. Ericsson and Simon (1993) describe this method of data collection as a process in which subjects are asked to describe their thoughts immediately after performing a given task.
  • Though they stated that they knew which pieces needed work, they did not have a specific idea of what aspects of the music needed work.
  • When students encountered difficulty, they reacted in one of three ways. First, although each student exhibited different levels of tolerance for frustration, at some point they each demonstrated the tendency to move on to a new activity when something began to cause frustration.
  • Second, students would retreat to easier passages when things became too difficult.
  • Finally, student ability to maintain focus over the span of the practice period also affected motivation.
  • Although the ability to maintain attention and self-efficacy may be beyond a teacher's realm of direct influence because of the unique personalities of the children, it appears that teachers can improve student motivation by providing students goals for improvement rather than simply recording practice time.
  • The ability to clearly define goals that are specific, proximal (short term), and moderately challenging is a major component of effective practice (
  • The factors influencing the use of practice strategies can be broken down into three categories: strategy repertoire, appropriate use, and motivation. Using the metaphor of having a "practice toolbox," students need to have a number of tools from which to draw on, but they also need the knowledge and skill to use them appropriately and the motivation and self-discipline to make the effort to take the tools out of the box.
  • Educational leaders commonly emphasize the importance of teaching students how to critically think and learn on their own. Musical practice is an important way in which music teachers can provide their students with these opportunities.
  • It seems to follow that helping instrumental music students develop self-regulation would result in improved ensembles and more efficient rehearsals. Methods for teaching practice skills to middle school and high school students must be developed through continued research and best practice in order to develop independent musicians.
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    Teaching middle school students HOW to practice
Stephen Hull

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Structured practice

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  • Although it exists in the larger context of music practice in general, the concept of deliberate practice requires sustained concentration and effort and is therefore somewhat distinct from unstructured activities engaged in for the sake of playing for fun.
  • Deliberate practice encompasses effortful, goal-directed, and intentionally structured activities.
  • When taken together, the findings suggest that those who took a more strategic approach toward practicing (e.g., breaking parts down and putting them back into context, identifying difficult spots) also achieved the highest performance scores.
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  • Although several lines of research (e.g., deliberate practice, mental practice, modeling, self-regulation) have begun to show links between general practicing approaches and achievement, relatively little is known about which specific behaviors are most effective in eliciting performance gains. Information regarding which behaviors are beneficial to school-age musicians is especially needed, given their often limited formal training and the scarcity of studies with this population. The purpose of this study was to examine relationships among observed practice behaviors, self-reported practice habits, and the performance achievement of high school wind players.
  • In general, the results of this study have shown that the quality of practicing that takes place may be more crucial to improvement than the quantity of time spent playing.
  • The results also have practical implications for music educators. Although the findings cannot be considered causal, the correlations between performance achievement and the behaviors repeat section, slowing, whole-part-whole, and skipping directly to or just before critical musical sections of the étude indicate that these may be particularly useful strategies for making improvement.
  • It may be that those who were more accustomed to practicing with specific musical or technical goals in mind were able to practice more effectively during the study
  • This suggests that teachers should guide students toward practicing with musical and/or technical goals in mind.
  • This could be done by assigning specific musical passages to students or by asking students to practice applying specific musical concepts (dynamic contrasts, vibrato, expressive tempo manipulation, etc.) to various pieces when working alone.
  • This suggests students may need to be trained to distinguish between efficient and inefficient practicing.
  • For example, teachers could demonstrate characteristics of inefficient practicing, such as repetition of errors and physical and/or mental fatigue, and warn students to guard against them. Conversely, teachers could also highlight characteristics of efficient practice, such as focusing on problematic passages and taking appropriate amounts of rest.
  • Stephen Hull on 05 Oct 14
     
    Well structured practice is the key to improvement
tiffanywurth

Online Practice Record - a music resource for practicing music more effectively. - 1 views

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  • justinhike on 26 Sep 15
     
    Online Practice Record is a fantastic tool to aide performers of all levels with keeping a record of their practice. The program is easy to use and tracks practice time, music practiced, and questions or comments the user might have to refer to later. The records can be printed or emailed to others, which is an important feature for teachers. The teacher even has the option of entering comments directly into a practice record. 
  • racheleprawdzik on 26 May 17
     
    This site is great for teachers looking to motivate students to practice more consistently. Its purpose is to make practicing more interactive by providing a record of student practicing and the opportunity for teachers to view and comment on the student's practicing. The recourses include practice logs, comments by teachers, student-set goals, and the pieces practiced. This site is very student-directed in the sense that the students set their own practice goals and must be motivated to be more successful in their practicing in order to make progress in their record of practicing statistics. Although you do have to register to use this site, there is no charge and it allows teachers to provdie students with some guidance in their practicing.
  • tiffanywurth on 10 Feb 19
     
    This is a website that students can use to track their daily practice habits. It tracks amount of time, what was practiced and all records can be printed off for students to analyze. The lesson teacher is also able to add comments on each post.
ulmjacob

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  • lmhardin77 on 23 Sep 15
     
    Simple tool to help my students hear the steady beat when we are working with rhythms!  It could also be a great tool to help them see the different tempi.
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  • justin41683 on 23 Sep 15
     
    The online metronome is great when your handheld metronome dies. This metronome can be used in a classroom, during private instructions and at home. The metronome has a range of 40 bpm to 208 bpm with present intervals. Tempo descriptors (Largo through Prestissimo) are provided for the piece that do not provide the exact beats per minute. A4 at 440Hz is also provided.
  • Jeremy Murman on 25 Sep 15
     
    A simple website for a simple deal but everyone should have access to a metronome! Simply plug in a speaker system and the whole band is hearing the metronome, no excuses now! 
  • ekronzek on 25 Sep 15
     
    The online metronome is useful for both student and teachers. Many students use the excuse of not having a metronome as their reason for not practicing with one. Online Metronome allows you to access a few metronome anywhere that internet is accessible. Teachers may use this in their classroom and students may use this to practice at home.
  • ekronzek on 25 Sep 15
     
    The online metronome is useful for both student and teachers. Many students use the excuse of not having a metronome as their reason for not practicing with one. Online Metronome allows you to access a few metronome anywhere that internet is accessible. Teachers may use this in their classroom and students may use this to practice at home.
  • musicteacherray on 26 Sep 15
     
    Free metronome to guide students to so they always have access to one when they practice.
  • justinhike on 26 Sep 15
     
    Metronome Online is a fantastic free resource found on the web. It is ideal for quick and easy music practice. It is easily accessible if the user has an internet connection, and can be a perfect work around to not having an actual metronome. The online metronome is easy to use, is reliable, and is a valuable tool for all practicing needs!
  • abbylindo on 26 Sep 15
     
    This free online metronome proves handy for in-class rehearsals and other applications, in classrooms with students of all ages. User can easily set the tempo using the dial and the steady beat will continue until stopped. It also features tempo markings on the dial for ease of use. I use this at least once a week in my classroom.
  • anorgaard on 26 Sep 15
     
    A free metronome online for any student or professional to use. A great free tool for practicing and improving rhythmic accuracy.
  • gatorgirl1027 on 26 Sep 15
     
    The purpose of this site is to allow music students to practice with a metronome. This site could also be played over a loud system in the classroom, so that an ensemble could play along to the beat and keep a steady tempo. I like how the tempos are labeled with bpm as well as their tempo names.
  • eltinop on 27 Sep 15
     
    Metronome Online does not only provide students or individuals with a steady beat to practice with. It also has accompanying articles that explain how to use the metronome, the difference between the tempo markings and how to practice with it.
  • bnlynn on 28 Sep 15
     
    This is a great free online resource for all music students. It's a great alternative to having to purchase a metronome or a phone app.
  • holzm94 on 26 May 17
     
    One can use this site when in need of a metronome. The one provided has tempo markings that increase by 4 BPM for each level. Along with the numerical designations, Italian tempo markings as well as their spectrum are provided.
  • mrslesney on 28 May 17
     
    This website is an easy-to-use online metronome. It is a great resource for students to use during practice time at home. There is also a tuner that students can use for practice as well.
  • mrslesney on 28 May 17
     
    This website is an easy-to-use online metronome. It is a great resource for students to use during practice time at home. There is also a tuner that students can use for practice as well.
  • mmaccari on 28 May 17
     
    An online metronome for all of your practicing needs! This free alternative to purchasing a metronome can be used by students anywhere they have internet access. Additionally, students can learn tempo terminology and the matching range.
  • khedquist on 29 May 17
     
    This online metronome has many additional features, including articles on a variety of music-related topics and the option to create a personal account. Through a personal account, the user can track their practice time, create tasks for completion, and set goals.
  • ajasinski on 10 Feb 19
     
    This website provides free online metronomes for students to use in their individual practice. Students can set the online metronome to different speeds, time signatures, etc. - just like they would a real metronome.
  • dthomas0705 on 10 Feb 19
     
    This is an online metronome that my students can access for at home practice. It works just like a real metronome.
  • cherrero on 11 Feb 19
     
    This is a great, free metronome tool to use with students in the classroom or for them to use in their own practice at home. It allows students to work on rhythm, tempo, beat, and time signature.
  • ulmjacob on 11 Feb 19
     
    This an online metronome that teachers and students can use to help reinforce good timing and tempo skills. The content is a musical tool.
joshbrunger

Online Practice Record - a music resource for practicing music more effectively. - 1 views

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  • anonymous on 27 Mar 14
     
    This website is a simple tool that allows students to track their practice online. This website also allows teachers to comment on a students practice log. You must sign up to use the service but there is no charge involved.
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  • anonymous on 27 Mar 14
     
    This website is a simple tool that allows students to track their practice online. This website also allows teachers to comment on a students practice log. You must sign up to use the service but there is no charge involved.
  • Jenna Lake on 03 Apr 14
     
    This website is a free resource for students to use as a practice record.  Students are able to document practice time, assignments practiced, and any questions or comments to the teacher.  Students can print or email the practice record to their teacher.
  • Jenna Lake on 03 Apr 14
     
    This website is a free resource for students to use as a practice record.  Students are able to document practice time, assignments practiced, and any questions or comments to the teacher.  Students can print or email the practice record to their teacher.
  • Dan Smith on 06 Apr 14
     
    This is an online practice record website that allows the teacher to view and add comments to student practice sheets.
  • joshbrunger on 25 Jun 14
     
    practice logs
Stephen Hull

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  • Irrespective of the pedagogical implications of the more recent studies of practice behavior, making practice assignments in terms of time practiced instead of goals accomplished remains one of the most curious and stubbornly persistent traditions in music pedagogy
  • In fact, informal reviews of private teachers' instructions for practice reveal that teachers commonly assign only what to practice and how long to practice, with little attention given to specific proximal goals to be accomplished each day.
  • This is in stark contrast to assignments in many academic disciplines in school, where students are given sets of problems to solve, chapters to read, or essays to write, and the time devoted to homework is determined by the time required to complete the problems, read the chapters, or compose the essays. It seems readily accepted in other disciplines by teachers and students alike that all students will not devote the same amount of time to assignments, because individual learners work at different rates and different learners will not require the same amount of time to complete each assignment. How long one works depends on how long it takes to accomplish the assigned goals.
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  • This seems an indication that the nature of the practice defined in our observations was more determinative of retention test performance than was the amount of practice.
  • Our results show that, among our sample of performers, the strategies employed during practice were more determinative of their retention test performances than was how much or how long they practiced.
  • Thus, it seems that the actions taken subsequent to the discovery of errors were major determinants of the effectiveness of practice.
  • The most effective way that the participants corrected errors was by making judicious changes in performance speed that facilitated the maintenance of accuracy following the correction of a given error.
  • These results point to the importance of developing in young musicians effective approaches to correcting errors — procedures that preclude errors' persistence.
  • There is no doubt that most students have heard their teachers demonstrate good playing, but it is probably also true that few have observed their teachers encountering performance problems and advantageously addressing them.
  • Stephen Hull on 05 Oct 14
     
    Meeting of practice goals more important than just measuring time spent
tonyamashburn

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music theory ufmue education lessons musictheory

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  • sjasenak002 on 27 Sep 15
     
    Great website to use in a music theory class I enjoy the lessons, exercises, and tools, plus the information on their mobile apps.
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  • olenoue on 27 May 17
     
    This website is really great for students who need to get practice mastering their notes names and familiarizing themselves with the music staff. There is a variety of different levels and concepts to help differentiate learning.
  • jasno79 on 28 May 17
     
    Various exercises in aural and written theory. Help train students to perfect harmonic and melodic theory and ear training.
  • marthastoulig on 28 May 17
     
    Great free additional resource when working on note value, rhythm and meter, scales, key signatures, intervals, chords, ear training, and more.
  • philperez64 on 28 May 17
     
    This website is an incredible resource for all things music theory. With a wide range of lessons, exercises, and tools, this website is a must for any music teacher. The resources available on this website are perfect for music lessons in and outside of the classroom.
  • crmtbear on 07 Feb 19
     
    Musictheory.net is a free online music theory resource. There are lessons on: The basics, rhythm and meter, scales and key signatures, intervals, chords and chord progressions. These same lessons, as well as fretboard and ear training exercises, can be translated into exercises and also assignments that can be turned in and verified by a code checker. Beyond that there is also a set of tools that includes note, interval, scale and chord analysis calculators as well as a staff paper template and tempo tapper. More extensive options can be purchased.
  • saxlylong on 07 Feb 19
     
    MusicTheory.net is one of the best site for music theory lessons and exercises. This is very helpful for not only students of all ages, but also for the teacher to brush up on their theory.
  • mbakerbrown on 08 Feb 19
     
    This resource is a useful tool for teaching music theory. Interactive lessons on Music Basics, Rhythm and Meter, Scales and Key Signatures, Intervals, Chords, and More. Interactive Exercises to help with Staff Identification, Staff Construction, Keyboard Identification, Fretboard Identification, Ear Training. Website is free, apps cost money.
  • cahulsey on 09 Feb 19
     
    MusicTheory.net offers students opportunities to practice and hone music theory skills from anywhere. Includes basic and advanced concepts.
  • lalario on 09 Feb 19
     
    This website provides theory lessons ranging from beginner to advance. The lessons cover a wide range of material including: note names, note/rest values, accidentals, intervals, scale patterns and other music terminology. There are also exercises that can be completed by students. The exercises consist of various note name and ear training problems. Every exercise can be customized by the user to be at the beginner level or more advanced level. The website also keeps record of the user's score within as each exercise is completed.
  • dluddy on 09 Feb 19
     
    Musictheory.net is a great resource, not just specifically for music theory students, but for all students of music. The "lessons" section is great for introducing new concepts of theory, and the "exercises" section is a fun way to quiz and practice these concepts. The site contains lessons and exercises regarding notes, intervals, triads and 7th chords, scales, key signatures, guitar tablature, and other subjects. I have found it to be very useful for extra practice for my AP Music Theory students.
  • joshua304 on 09 Feb 19
     
    This website can be a great resource for teaching and studying music theory. There are lessons on rhythm, meter, chords, and notes, among others. There are also exercises and tools to apply what you have learned through the lessons. The lessons, exercises, and tools from the website are free, and there are also a couple of premium apps, which can be used offline.
  • cbaker91 on 09 Feb 19
     
    Like many similar resources, this site offers both free and paid-for options. It functions in the could, so there is no need to download anything to a computer, though these is an mobile app available too. The site offers both lessons and exercises. The lessons take students through basic music theory concepts while the exercises practice these concepts. The exercises are completely customizable as can be sent to students as customized.
  • nwotton on 10 Feb 19
     
    This website is a fantastic tool for teaching basic or advanced music theory - it offers interactive and visually-engaging lessons that are simple for students of many levels to understand. There are also a number of exercises and tools that can be used to develop students understanding as well as assess students in a simple way. It can be used to help teach concepts and provide examples that solidify the concepts taught.
  • emilymhill on 10 Feb 19
     
    This free resource has a variety of self-paced music theory lessons with coordinating graphics, exercises that are customizable, and tools including a keyboard and matrix calculator. The site also has paid apps that can be used on any iOS device.
  • ajasinski on 10 Feb 19
     
    This website is full of helpful music theory exercises to help students identify chords, scales, intervals, and more. There is also an aural section. This is a great tool to use with theory students or student working on ear training.
  • dthomas0705 on 10 Feb 19
     
    I plan on using this resource with my middle school concert band students.
  • wildpan on 10 Feb 19
     
    A fantastic website that offers basic and advanced music theory lessons. This site is a great resource for both secondary and college students.
  • meghankelly492 on 10 Feb 19
     
    Musictheory.net is a great resource to use if you have a student who is taking private instrumental lessons with you. I use it with my students who are beginning piano to practice reading notes on the staff. I can set the range of the staff on their iPad or computer in advance and ask them to practice reading notes on the treble or bass clef. This resource is great for creating independent musicians.
  • mandylamberth on 10 Feb 19
     
    The purpose of this website is to deliver direct instruction regarding music theory and ear training concepts.  Music theory concepts range from basic (staff, note values) to advanced (undergraduate level analysis).  
  • anonymous on 10 Feb 19
     
    This site contains a bunch of music theory lessons, tools, and exercises all for free!
  • cindyjjenn_google on 11 Feb 19
     
    Musictheory.net is an excellent free resource available for music teachers to use in their classes. Students can practice simple to advanced theory on the site. There are lessons that teach the basics of music theory with exercises students can complete for practice. It features many tools that teachers and students can use for extra help as well.
  • ulmjacob on 11 Feb 19
     
    This website provides music theory training for students and teachers. The website has lessons, Exercises, and tools to build music theory skills
  • cindyjjenn on 11 Feb 19
     
    The site has several basic music theory lessons available and exercises for extra practice. There are several tools available that can be used in class. There are two apps that associate with the website available for download on a mobile device.
  • vaughnuf on 11 Feb 19
     
    MusicThoery.net is an amazing tool to use for various Music Theory related concepts. Students can practice everything from scales, key signatures, and more. Educators can also create custom quizzes for their students to practice. It is an excellent free activity and study tool for your students!
  • johntc11 on 11 Feb 19
     
    This is a famous popular website and also app, that i use to teach my private students. This is a great way to practice reading music, ear training and knowing knowledge of different type of topics in music theory. This website and app has definitely made me a stronger musician through my undergraduate years. The purpose of this website is to provide practice of musical content, to help strength the mindset in many areas.
  • tonyamashburn on 28 Feb 19
     
    This is a website that offers free lessons, exercises and tools for the development of music theory knowledge and skill. 
Stephen Hull

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Structured practice repetition

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  • There were no performance differences between groups at the end of three practice sessions. However, 24 hours after completing practice, random group participants were able to play significantly faster than blocked group participants without sacrificing accuracy.
  • The contextual interference hypothesis predicted that the blocked group would perform better at acquisition but that the random group would perform better at retention. Results of this study provide partial support for the second half of this hypothesis
  • Structured practice, which involves using a planned sequence of practice activities, has been found to be beneficial for students of all ages
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  • Results of this study demonstrate that repetitive practice may not always be the most effective strategy for beginning musicians. Teachers could structure class instruction using random orders, rather than relying exclusively on repetitive drill, and teach students how to structure their home practice in this way
  • Many descriptive studies have shown that beginners make very limited use of self-regulated practice strategies (Austin & Berg, 2006; Hallam, 2001; McPherson & Renwick, 2001; Pitts, Davidson, & McPherson, 2000). Therefore, it would be critical for teachers to help students make this application at home.
  • Stephen Hull on 05 Oct 14
     
    Is it better to practice the same small section until perfected before moving on to the next? Or is it better to vary the order of items practiced?
crmtbear

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      Joe Renardo on 26 Sep 15
       
      The Free demo feature was really cool to explore.  I was able to access sight-reading exercises specific to the instrument I wished to practice on!
  • Jonathan Valentine on 23 Sep 15
     
    Sight Reading Factory is a subscription based website with the ability to generate unlimited sight reading examples. This is great for group sight reading in class, individual practice, or assessment purposes. Each exercise is fully customizable to suit your students needs.
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  • justin41683 on 23 Sep 15
     
    A web-based sight-reading tool that general exercises that can be customized to meet the needs of your band program. You can create opportunities for individual sight-reading as well full ensemble. The assessment tool can track the progress and report the practice sessions. Teacher subscription is $34.99 per year and students can receive access for as low as $2 per year.
  • Joe Renardo on 26 Sep 15
     
    The Sight Reading Factory link is one of the best sight-reading websites I have come across to date.  Within the free demo, I was able to access sight reading exercises for a number of band, instrumental, and vocal practice lessons.  In my personal exploration of the demo, I first looked into locating sight reading exercises for piano.  I was able to edit the time signature and key signature before seeing the practice exercises.  This feature is GREAT for people who are learning to play/count in different meters or using accidentals in their piano playing.  The same can be said for people learning to utilize solfedge in their singing, utilize new fingerings in their instrumental playing, or simply challenge themselves.  The website offers multiple difficulty levels, making the use of this website in a secondary music school setting ideal.  Sight reading exercises and study are some of the major contributors to my development as a musician and educator.  Since the exercises are generated on command, the site provides unlimited sight reading exercises to its users, making its longevity a strong selling-point.  
  • bennettstudio on 27 Sep 15
     
    Sight Reading Factory is a cloud-based program allowing students daily practice with newly generated exercises each time. Check out the demo; free trials are available for up to 20 exercises generated.
  • Jessica Martin on 27 Sep 15
     
    Sight Reading Factory provides unlimited number of exercises for sight reading/singing to students. This program provides exercises based on instrumentation and other needs/skill levels to accommodate all levels. It also works as a great assessment tool by tracking what and how the student sight reads in real time.
  • djwilcher on 27 Sep 15
     
    SightReadingFactory.com makes practicing the important skill of sight reading quick, easy, effective and fun! This cloud-based service allows you to customize and generate unlimited sight reading examples instantly, on-demand for students of all ages and abilities.
  • jamluv2kik on 28 Sep 15
     
    Sight Reading Factory is a great resource for all musicians looking to better their sigh treading ability. It develops a random sight reading exercise for all instruments and is something that can be worked on at an individual level or through a school subscription. Quick set-up and easy to use!
  • reagansr on 27 May 17
     
    This site offers customize-able sight-reading examples that are composed in real time in a variety of combinations. It may be used by the music teacher in whole group setting in the classroom, or student accounts may be purchased for use with at-home practice and assessment. The annual fee is reasonable.
  • edwardwhiteuf on 28 May 17
     
    This is the best sightreading website I have encountered. A student is able to customize the exercises to his/her level of ability and it will create random sightreading excerpts. It is certainly a tool I always suggest to my students to invest in.
  • edwardwhiteuf on 28 May 17
     
    This is the best sightreading website I have encountered. A student is able to customize the exercises to his/her level of ability and it will create random sightreading excerpts. It is certainly a tool I always suggest to my students to invest in.
  • cahulsey on 07 Feb 19
     
    Sight Reading Factory offers teachers and students opportunities to practice sight reading using complete customization of exercises: time signatures, key signatures, difficulty level and more.
  • lzawodny on 09 Feb 19
     
    Sight Reading Factory is a comprehensive online sight reading tool which provides on-demand computer-generated music examples which are customizable by instrument, playing level, length, key, and time signature. The service provides pre-programmed levels or can be fully customized by the user. Sight Reading Factory covers all major instruments (including voices and piano) and ensembles. Rhythm-only examples are also available. Once configured, the service provides unlimited, computer-generated sight reading examples based on the settings. Although randomly generated, the algorithm delivers rather authentic, musical selections. The user has two choices for participation: timed review period or free play. Settings can also be adjusted to toggle metronome click and cursor, as well as making measures disappear before or after playing.
  • dmcconnehey on 10 Feb 19
     
    Unlimited sight reading exercises for every instrument and ensemble. Music teachers can customize exercises for the skill level of their students and print each exercise if needed.
  • mbakerbrown on 10 Feb 19
     
    Sight Reading Factory is a great technology music-education tool. The site offers a short free trial, but the annual fee is very inexpensive. The technical support is great, and can problem solve quickly. Build sight-reading skills with the entire class, or create individual sight-reading assignments for students. Educators can generate custom sight-reading examples by easy selection of criteria. This site is worth the money and can be beneficial for student achievement in learning to read and sing musical notation.
  • trthomas19 on 11 Feb 19
     
    Sight Reading Factory is an excellent application and website that generates customizable sight reading exercise for a variety of instruments or using solfege. You can customize the exact rhythms or pitches you would like and the program generates unlimited, yet musical, sight reading examples.
  • todaysk0 on 11 Feb 19
     
    This site can be used for practicing sight reading. The possibilities of combinations of notes, short songs, and everything can be found here. I have even found that state all-state bands have used it to create their sight reading pieces for all state band. It does cost, but the price can be worth it even if just a teacher subscription is bought.
  • chammer on 12 Feb 19
     
    The purpose of this resource is to provide students and teachers and alternative method for practicing sight reading. The site randomly generates examples based on level specifications about rhythm, time signature, key signature, and intervals as set by the instructor or students. The subscription is only $2 a student.
bbriele01

musictheory.net - 4 views

www.musictheory.net

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  • franco valeriani on 03 Apr 14
     
    Offers a good variety of lessons, for both beginners and advanced students, from notes' duration to Neapolitan chords. Also tools such as chord calculator, metronome, pop up piano window etc., are available for free.
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  • I Soliz on 04 Apr 14
     
    This is a free website that has music theory lessons as well as exercises. It covers the basics of music and more. Teachers are able to customize exercises and have students print out a progress report
  • I Soliz on 04 Apr 14
     
    This is a free website that has music theory lessons as well as exercises. It covers the basics of music and more. Teachers are able to customize exercises and have students print out a progress report
  • Preston Krauska on 04 Apr 14
     
    This site provides lessons and exercises in music theory for students. The lessons are not interactive, but the exercises are with quizes.
  • Preston Krauska on 04 Apr 14
     
    This site provides lessons and exercises in music theory for students. The lessons are not interactive, but the exercises are with quizes.
  • Jordan Keith on 05 Apr 14
     
    This is a great website to further music theory knowledge. This site helps students with ear training and music reading. There are many games, lessons, and activities to improve one's musical knowledge.
  • Ruiel Doonkeen on 06 Apr 14
     
    Musicthory.net is a free resource for music theory students. You can select from lessons, notation and aural exercises, and much more.
  • Chad Hodges on 06 Apr 14
     
    The purpose of this site is to provide a program that teaches music theory. This program has lessons and exercises to facilitate the learning of music theory and ear training.
  • Chad Hodges on 06 Apr 14
     
    The purpose of this site is to provide a program that teaches music theory. This program has lessons and exercises to facilitate the learning of music theory and ear training.
  • Joanna Reesman on 06 Apr 14
     
    Musictheory.net contains free online music content. Students and teachers can explore the fundamentals of music through animated lessons. You can also create custom exercises to improve your musical recognition and use interactive tools to calculate notes, intervals, and chords for specific keys.
  • Sarah Sena on 06 Apr 14
     
    This website has numerous music theory resources and lessons.
  • Meghan Kiniry on 06 Apr 14
     
    A great site to direct any music student to!  I used it a lot when I was struggling in Aural Skills in college, so great for any age.
  • Sara Bibee on 07 Apr 14
     
    This is a fantastic resource that I have been using for many years. There are many options for lessons among the music elements, which are customizable for different levels of difficulty. My favorite to use this site for is identifying pitches. I can customize the lesson to only include specific pitches and ranges, and even with sharps and flats.
  • Jason Longtin on 07 Apr 14
     
    This is one of the most useful music education resources I have ever found. I use it with all of my students, from beginners all the way to AP Music Theory. The webpage is completely downloadable and can be accessed offline.
  • Stephen List on 07 Apr 14
     
    Learn Music theory online or on your mobile device. 
  • Josh Geary on 08 Apr 14
     
    This website assists all musicians of levels from middle school and beyond with understanding basic to advanced music theory. There are lessons, tutorials, and exercises for ear training, intervals, and chords.
  • Josh Geary on 08 Apr 14
     
    This website assists all musicians of levels from middle school and beyond with understanding basic to advanced music theory. There are lessons, tutorials, and exercises for ear training, intervals, and chords.
  • esikorski on 23 Sep 15
     
    A free website with music theory lessons and exercises. From the very basic (note identification) to more advanced topics (chord structure, modes, 7th chords), this would work well for students in grades 5 and up.
  • davidmoore4 on 24 Sep 15
     
    This is a music theory site that emphasizes beginning music fundamentals. This site is available for download in a free offline edition.
  • ekronzek on 25 Sep 15
     
    This music theory website contains both exercises and lessons that are very useful to teachers and students. The website includes a wide variety of categories including but not limited to key signatures, scales, note identification, and rhythms. This would be very useful if ever teaching a high school theory course or even for an instructor to brush up on their own music theory skills.
  • musicteacherray on 26 Sep 15
     
    Teachers can assign ready made lessons in music theory.  Easy to use and comprehensive covering note identification to ear training. 
  • abbylindo on 26 Sep 15
     
    This interactive site offers lessons in different musical concepts and exercises to build knowledge. All exercises are customizable to fit different skill levels and work with interactive white boards. A list of tools features handy applications like an interval finder and a metronome. Users who enjoy the site can purchase the app, Tenuto, for their smart phones and tables.
  • marwoz1 on 26 Sep 15
     
    Purpose of this resource: MusicTheory.net is a website that contains many lessons on music theory as well as drills for practicing each concept. Musical Content: This website covers basic music notation elements (staff, bar lines, ledger lines etc.), key signatures, major/minor scales, intervals, note identification and interval identification (with note names, moveable do solfege, fixed do solfege, or piano keyboard), Chord building, and chord progressions. Other information: This website is great as a supplement to basic music theory lessons. It also has great possibility for reinforcing and practicing concepts. Each exercise is graded and can be submitted to instructors electronically. Teachers can also make custom exercises. There is a paid app available for iOS devices
  • akwilsonuf on 26 Sep 15
     
    This is a great resource to learn and practice ear training. You can easily practice various aspects of ear training and adjust the difficulty or the specific things you are working on. It is also fairly easy to track your progress and see what still needs work.
  • anorgaard on 26 Sep 15
     
    A fantastic free online interactive software that offers lessons, exercises and ear training. It is a great tool for assessment as it offers immediate feedback in every exercise with a built-in timer.
  • boberkrieser on 26 Sep 15
     
    This website offers lessons and exercises on numerous topics such as keyboard notes, reading the music staff, and even ear training exercises intervals and chords. Each exercise is also customizable to make it as easy or difficult as you see fit.
  • boberkrieser on 26 Sep 15
     
    This website offers lessons and exercises on numerous topics such as keyboard notes, reading the music staff, and even ear training exercises intervals and chords. Each exercise is also customizable to make it as easy or difficult as you see fit.
  • aubreyconnelly on 27 Sep 15
     
    The best site for free Music Theory training exercises. Note reading and aural skills.
  • mthomas8288 on 27 Sep 15
     
    This is a website that offers free lessons, exercises, and tools for music theory. This could be used by any music student to reinforce theory concepts taught in the classroom or the private studio. 
  • watkinc2 on 27 Sep 15
     
    Musictheory.net is an amazing resource for providing teachers and students with lessons, quizzes as well as assessments in all aspects of music theory. The program online allows teachers to set up practice sessions, tutorials, as well as assessment on basic and advanced theory concepts. Students are able to access the online program from home or through tablet/laptop at school. 
  • altosaxplayer5 on 27 Sep 15
     
    musictheory.net offers a wonderful music theory training exercises. It offers free lessons, exercises, and tools for learners of any age to partake of. The site also offers two mobile (paid) apps that allow users to take their learning with them. Great for anyone, especially those involved with music theory or aural skills training.
  • altosaxplayer5 on 27 Sep 15
     
    musictheory.net offers a wonderful music theory training exercises. It offers free lessons, exercises, and tools for learners of any age to partake of. The site also offers two mobile (paid) apps that allow users to take their learning with them. Great for anyone, especially those involved with music theory or aural skills training.
  • dluddy on 28 Sep 15
     
    Musictheory.net is a great resource, not just specifically for music theory students, but for all students of music. The "lessons" section is great for introducing new concepts of theory, and the "exercises" section is a fun way to quiz and practice these concepts.
  • bnlynn on 28 Sep 15
     
    This is a free online interactive resource that is an alternative to traditional paper and pencil of learning music theory. I recommend for late elementary on up.
  • shamus2790 on 30 Sep 15
     
    The apps that coincide with this website are fantastic. Give them a look!
  • shamus2790 on 30 Sep 15
     
    This a wonderful resource for all types of music classes!
  • Chris Grifa on 24 May 17
     
    The Musictheory.net website is a comprehensive platform focused on teaching music theory. The purpose of the website is to teach or reinforce music theory concepts at all levels of experience. There are numerous free lessons available that cover many aspects of music theory. There are also numerous customizable exercises to help reinforce the concepts learned in the lessons. Teachers can utilize this website at all levels of performing arts. I have found success with using the note name identification exercise as I can choose exactly what notes the students are practicing.
  • jeffsaunders on 25 May 17
     
    An excellent app for any musician wanting to sharpen their theory skills. Users have a wide range of theoretical topics to study, with lessons and assessment built in.
  • tylermast on 25 May 17
     
    Interactive music theory website with virtual lessons and activities. Lessons include: reading notes on various staffs, the musical alphabet, chords, and more. There is a free mobile app available, and lessons are well sequenced.
  • karlafunk on 25 May 17
     
    Offers Music Theory Lessons over a wide variety of Topics and Exercises for Students. Lessons may be completed individually by students or as a class at an IWB (Interactive WhiteBoard). Additional tools are provided, as well as the ability to complete exercises online or offline.
  • jskofoed on 26 May 17
     
    This website is a great resource for a high amount of theory information. A great feature is the separation of lessons (learning) then exercises to quiz you. The customization for exercises is perfect to test something specific or a wider range.
  • bhathorn on 26 May 17
     
    This is a free website that offers lessons, exercises, and tools for music theory. The site is geared towards an older student and can be self pace
  • jamesbailey1234 on 27 May 17
     
    This website has good music theory exercises and videos. Students uses the lessons and practice on the exercises. Has other products available for a price.
  • ltwoods4 on 27 May 17
     
    This website provides numerous resources for learning, studying, and practicing music theory. Users can explore the lessons section to learn about various topics in music theory. Users can also practice various elements of both written and aural theory. This website focuses specifically on music theory.
  • trombonedude07 on 28 May 17
     
    This is a wonderful, free music theory website for a general music, band, choral, or music theory class. This website gives sample lessons and has exercises that students can take. There are also available apps to make it easy on-the-go.
  • Amber Watkins on 28 May 17
     
    The purpose of this site is to provide free online content and resources for music theory lessons. Students can access theory lessons with assessment in every aspect of music theory for the beginner to advanced student.
  • kristineyang3 on 28 May 17
     
    This website is an interactive resource for students to use to learn basic note reading, theory, and ear training. This could be used in a music technology class or general music class with access to devices. In a performance ensemble setting, this could be used as a warm up for the whole class with the aid of an interactive whiteboard or projector. 
  • danielleminaya on 28 May 17
     
    Free music theory lessons
  • jtaurins on 28 May 17
     
    This resource is focused on teaching elements of music theory through slideshow presentations and exercises. This could be used to supplement instruction, be used in stations in a music classroom, or as an enrichment tool for gifted music students.
  • marshallb85 on 29 May 17
     
    Online music theory site that helps to learn and practice various theory topics from beginner to advanced levels. Downloadable app for mobile devices is also available for a small nominal fee.
  • ntatarka on 31 May 17
     
    This is a great website that provides theory lessons and exercises for all levels and abilities. It also allows students to print and submit progress reports to track progress.
  • djrazzledazzle on 28 Jun 17
     
    A great free cite for notation practice exercises and lessons.
  • bbriele01 on 08 Feb 19
     
    Music Theory Learning to read music
Ginna Watson

Practice_Handout-OMEA-2014.pdf - Google Drive - 3 views

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    • Ginna Watson
      Ginna Watson on 07 Apr 14
       
      I like this "Fix It!" toolkit poster of effective practice strategies: good for hanging in a music classroom or studio.
  • Preston Krauska on 04 Apr 14
     
    These are research-based strategies to help motivate and empower students in music practicing.  It gives learning goals and outcomes for progress in practicing and learning with checkpoints.
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  • Preston Krauska on 04 Apr 14
     
    These are research-based strategies to help motivate and empower students in music practicing.  It gives learning goals and outcomes for progress in practicing and learning with checkpoints.
  • Ann Engels Nogueira on 06 Apr 14
     
    This is a document that addresses how to make the most out of practice time! These tips may come in handy in conversations with students, parents, and administrators.
  • Ann Engels Nogueira on 06 Apr 14
     
    This is a document that addresses how to make the most out of practice time! These tips may come in handy in conversations with students, parents, and administrators.
brianstitak

METRONOME ONLINE - free! - 0 views

www.metronomeonline.com

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  • anonymous on 27 Mar 14
     
    This is a simple online metronome tool that can be used in a pinch during practice. The makers of this website are also currently working on a database where musicians can share practice tips.
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  • anonymous on 27 Mar 14
     
    This is a simple online metronome tool that can be used in a pinch during practice. The makers of this website are also currently working on a database where musicians can share practice tips.
  • Matt Gramata on 01 Apr 14
     
    Metronome online provides users with free access to a metronome for performance practice.  This is a site I use a lot with my students.  The metronome is a facilitator for developing technique, especially with a musical instrument or voice.  Users can adjust tempos in order to practice passage at various speeds.
  • Jay Hicks on 07 Apr 14
     
    This is a good free online metronome for students requiring a browser based metronome. There It also contains articles about metronomes and tempo. There are links to other products and downloads on the metronome page.
  • brianstitak on 25 Jun 14
     
    An online metronome ideal for quick and easy use while practicing music, this music tool helps with your rhythm as well as tempo selections and it is always available for free to all students of music at metronomeonline.com
Jason Ford

SmartMusic - Music Education Software - 0 views

www.smartmusic.com/

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  • Mary Witaszek on 06 Apr 14
     
    SmartMusic: music education software for educators and students. Make practicing and tracking student progress easy and fun. Smart Music is similar in features to Band in a Box. It allows teachers to create recordings for their student to practice with!
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  • Mary Witaszek on 06 Apr 14
     
    SmartMusic: music education software for educators and students. Make practicing and tracking student progress easy and fun. Smart Music is similar in features to Band in a Box. It allows teachers to create recordings for their student to practice with!
  • Stephen List on 07 Apr 14
     
    A great piece of software geared toward engaging private rehearsal times. This is a must have for band & orchestra teachers. 
  • Jason Ford on 26 Sep 15
     
    Smart music is a great for students and teachers. This also helps the helps students with their practice. It also helps teachers understand the problems that students have during practice. The assessment is also great for students and teachers.
hammerjp07

MusiciansWay.com - Become a Successful Musician! - 0 views

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  • aoakley006 on 07 Feb 19
     
    Musician's way is a website that is useful for both teachers and students alike. The website provides viewers with practice guides and tips, which are ideal for students, and workshops, which would be ideal for educators. Musician's Way is a companion website to the text of the same name written by Gerald Klickstein. The website also has resources for teachers who are looking for inspiration to bring more creativity into their classroom.
  • hammerjp07 on 11 Feb 19
     
    This is a supporting website for Gerald Klickstein's book, "The Musician's Way". Resources are organized by category, most of which contain additional reading/links on a topic like practice, creativity, and performance. Additionally, teachers/students can download practice documents for planning, timelines, and developing good practice habits as a musician.
gatorgirl1027

Ear Training - 4 views

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  • Intervals: In this exercise, you will hear two notes in sequence. Your goal is to identify the interval between the two notes.
    • Joe Renardo
      Joe Renardo on 26 Sep 15
       
      The intervals practice exercise would be a good place to start.
  • akwilsonuf on 26 Sep 15
     
    Ear training website with exercises to help improve ear training. Various exercises and categories provide good opportunities for practice and developments.
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  • akwilsonuf on 26 Sep 15
     
    Ear training website with exercises to help improve ear training. Various exercises and categories provide good opportunities for practice and developments.
  • akwilsonuf on 26 Sep 15
     
    Ear training website with exercises to help improve ear training. Various exercises and categories provide good opportunities for practice and developments.
  • anorgaard on 26 Sep 15
     
    This is a simple, yet effective free online interactive software for ear training. It offers practice tools in: intervals, chords, scales, chord progressions, perfect pitch, scale degrees (functional), intervals in context, an melodic dictation.
  • gatorgirl1027 on 26 Sep 15
     
    This website is perfect for listening exercises. The interval practice was very appropriate and the difficulty can even be adjusted based on the level of the student. I would like to use this site with my after-school chorus.
jcstoutufmme

PracticeSpot.com - moving to InsideMusicTeaching.com - 0 views

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  • jcstoutufmme on 28 Sep 15
     
    Practice Spot offers free downloads, tools, and also items for purchase. Some of the free downloads include manuscript paper and music note reading worksheets. There is also a rhythm generator within the website to help with sight-reading practice. The website also includes articles about practice and downloadable certificates for congratulating students who completed some of the programs available. This is an excellent resource for helping students in and out of class.
trthomas19

Making Practice Time Productive - NAfME - 0 views

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  • trthomas19 on 11 Feb 19
     
    Blog post article from nafme.org on productive music practice. post filled with video clips and specific examples on things musicians can do to have more productive, goal-oriented practice sessions.
Chris Grifa

The Talent Code - 0 views

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  • Chris Grifa on 24 May 17
     
    The Talent Code is a blog centered website by the published author of a book of the same name, Daniel Coyle. The Talent Code is a book that talks about the importance of proper practice and its link to success. The purpose of this website is to share ideas of effective strategies for successful practice that correlate with the book. The ideas that are shared have a direct connection for practice for students both at home and in the performing arts classroom.
ngredler

Scale Accelerator - 0 views

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  • ngredler on 27 May 17
     
    This tool is provided by the director of the Whitthorne Middle School Band. It provides backing tracks for practicing scales and arpeggios at increasing speeds. Tracks are provided to practice major scales from 5 flats to 2 sharps. Students can use this tool to practice their scales and compete to reach the highest level.
Ann Engels Nogueira

The Neurological Benefits Of Practice - 0 views

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  • Ann Engels Nogueira on 06 Apr 14
     
    This website discusses the neurological benefits of practice. These benefits may come in handy in conversations with parents and administrators.
  • Ann Engels Nogueira on 06 Apr 14
     
    This website discusses the neurological benefits of practice. These benefits may come in handy in conversations with parents and administrators.
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