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Music Theory First Aid for Struggling Students

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides music theory information on such topics as rhythm, intervals, scales, chords, etc. Also, there is a fine section which describes the basic concepts of form and structure.
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Website
Music Theory

Music theory.net

For Students 9th - 10th
An online beginning music theory and ear training site. This site is for students to use at home to reinforce what they learn in class.
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Handout
Music Education

Learning to Read Music: Basic Counting, Part 2

For Students 3rd - 8th
Beginning musicians can practice reading notes and counting beats using this resource that also provides several lines of music with different types of notes, rests, and time signatures.
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Handout
Music Education

Music Education: Introduction to Reading Music

For Students 9th - 10th
A very simple explanation of the very basics of music reading. This is really good for the singer who wants to understand more about what is on the musical page. Not very advanced- very basic.
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Music Concepts Online: Notation: Basic Rhythm and Pitch

For Students 9th - 10th
This site looks at rhythm, terms and concepts, which include rhythm, score, note (parts of and kinds), rests, tie. Great information.
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Unit Plan
Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Pitch: Sharp, Flat, and Natural Notes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
To understand the definition of a pitch, its effect on notes, and the associated symbols.
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Flash Cards for Music

For Students 6th - 8th
Basic music flash cards. Examples of all notes and rests with names.