Oh. My. Gosh. Did you know about this note name generator tool?

I didn’t until a few days ago. This just might change. your. life.

Ok, I’m being a little dramatic, but seriously, if you struggle to have note name sheets ready for each kid on their own notes, check this out…

This is a note name worksheet generator. A few clicks, hit print and you’re good to go.

Want a simple sheet to help your beginning trumpets learn their first 5 notes?

Select your clef first (must do this first!)
Select the range you want.
Select the boxes for how many notes you want (up to 60 – select row first to make it faster)
Click create worksheet.
Print
Smile.

Want a sheet to help your advanced flutes work on their high notes in sharp keys because of they’re All-State music?

Select your clef first (must do this first!)
Select the range you want.
Select 1,2,3 sharps at the bottom (or just 3 if their song is in A major)
Select the boxes for how many notes you want (up to 60 – select row first to make it faster)
Click create worksheet.
Print.
Laugh. (as you watch their brains explode as they fill it out :-))

The one drawback is that the printed copy is not very clear – to the point where ledger lines are very difficult to see. I fixed this by tracing over the ledger lines with a very sharp pencil before copying for the class. It is still a TON easier than making up a bunch of different worksheets. (Especially on the basic notes – extensive ledger line tracing may get a bit old…)

CLICK HERE FOR THE AWESOME TOOL!

Special shout out to the band directors at After Sectionals for sharing this tool with so many people by way of their podcast/Facebook page. If you’d like to see how they use Mad Minute with their beginners, check out the short video on their Facebook page (you’ll need to scroll down – posted on Sept 13).

Hope you enjoy this tool and hope your students become note name masters!

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