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Resources for Piano Students

Recommended Materials

 

Faber & Faber Piano Adventures Series

Method book series consisting of 11 levels for young students ages 5-11, as well as accelerated courses for older beginners and adults.

Each level has accompanying books which explore a variety of styles including rock n' roll, ragtime, classical, Disney, Christmas, and more!

MuseScore

Free notation software for Windows and MacOS.

Music Dictionary

Online music dictionary for kids.

Wire-Bound Manuscript Paper

Hal Leonard Wire-Bound wide staff manuscript paper for students.

Printable Manuscript Paper

Printable staff paper with various clef options.

Online Metronome

Free online metronome accessible on any device.

Metronome App (Soundbrenner)

Free metronome app available on the App Store or Google Play. 

 

Digital Metronome (Seiko)

Digital metronome with audio and visual beat-keeping as well as tempo markings. 

Pedal Extender

An adjustable platform that allows young players to comfortably reach the pedals while playing.

Activities to Try at Home

Classics for Kids

Online games and activities to study rhythm, note reading, and music history. 

Inside the Orchestra

Compose your own song and other activities.

Staff Wars

Note reading game to strengthen sight reading skills. Desktop or app available.

Sheet Music & Composer Databases

MuseScore

Sheet music catalog featuring popular and classical works. Free to use online, with downloads available with a subscription.

International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP)

Comprehensive online database of downloadable classical works.

A Seat at the Piano

Online database created to promote an equitable body of works for the piano. Features audio recordings, links to piano scores, and historical information about composers.

Piano She Wrote

Online directory of works for piano written by women composers. Features videos of each work, links to piano scores, and information about composers.

Boulanger Initiative

Online database that promotes the work of gender marginalized composers. Features audio and video recordings, links to piano scores, and historical information about composers.

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