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“NoteSpeed” game for Solfege!

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Lady Fair

I recently bought the amazing game called NoteSpeed. My students like it, and I enjoy it too! But I thought it would be great if there were a solfege version (there isn’t) so I decided to make one for myself! … Continue reading →

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Mass Shootings: Please, don’t scare the children.

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Lady Fair

Note: This is not a political statement either for or against guns, just something worth noting if you teach children. Most of my students are either young and blissfully unaware of the shooting that ocurred last week, or they are … Continue reading →

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Chord Identification Flash Cards

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Lady Fair

Flashcards I created for another piano teacher. They are meant to help students practice identifying their major and minor keys and chords. Includes: 33 major & minor chords, plus Cb7, C diminished, C augmented. 14 cards for identifying what chord … Continue reading →

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Holiday Solfege Bingo!

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Lady Fair

In this 5×5 bingo game students are given a short phrase from a popular Christmas or Hannukah tune (both sacred and secular included) and the starting “do”, along with the key signature. Use this fun bingo game to test your … Continue reading →

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How to tell when your child isn’t practicing.

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Lady Fair

Excellent article that applies to all instruments, and not only to the piano. (And it’s not too long, either!) Click Here to read it! Not much needs to be added to the article, but I do want to make the … Continue reading →

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The Dreaded Clarinet Embouchure (VIDEO)

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Lady Fair

Correct embouchure is EXTREMELY important for getting a good sound on any instrument, but the clarinet is particularly difficult. One of the pitfalls that young clarinetists fall into is thinking that they are right simply because they can get a … Continue reading →

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Support Music Adventures

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Lady Fair

I always say that I am going to spend more time writing blogs, making videos, or creating resources, but these things take time and sometimes equipment to create quality products. While I love sharing things with others who might benefit, … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 24, 2017 by Lady Fair

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Rhythm Boxes – Understanding Rhythm and Counting

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Lady Fair

A resource that will be great for everyone! You simply print out the pages. Keep the first page as it is and then the next pages you can cut out the notes. They will fit into the boxes. The number … Continue reading →

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Reader Input Desired!

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Lady Fair

In my previous post I had mentioned that I was beginning a fantasy novel. Naturally this means that I have had less time to blog and create other resources for my followers. (Granted, not a huge following, but I get … Continue reading →