Music and Teaching Materials by Susan Paradis

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Staff for Magnetic Notes


Staff for Magnetic Notes

(SP432)

Level: Intermediate

Type: Teaching Aids

Sub-type: Theory Aids

This staff is sized to use plastic chips that are about 3/4" in size and come with a magnetic wand to scoop them up. Students love these! You can order them here. You can also use any 3/4.... (More)

Key Signature Chart


Key Signature Chart

(SP506)

Level: Intermediate

Type: Teaching Aids

Sub-type: Theory Aids

This is a handout for intermediate students to practice writing all the major and minor keys. It is just like the colorful one previously posted, but this one is my original, in black and white.

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Traveling Triads


Traveling Triads

(SP507)

Level: Intermediate

Type: Teaching Aids

Sub-type: Theory Aids

This poster/worksheet is to help students learn how to identify inverted chords. Print it out in card stock and either laminate it, cover in clear plastic, or put it in a sheet protector. Have the student fill in the examples with a dry erase marker. That way you can use this sheet over and over .... (More)

Inverting Triads


Inverting Triads

(SP508)

Level: Intermediate

Type: Teaching Aids

Sub-type: Theory Aids

This is another poster in my humorous series about triads. This poster shows how triads move into 1st and 2nd inversion and uses humor to help students remember the word "inversion ... (More)
Inverting Triads in the Bass Clef


Inverting Triads in the Bass Clef

(SP509)

Level: Early Intermediate

Type: Teaching Aids

Sub-type: Theory Aids

This is the next poster in the inverting triads series. It uses humor to show students how to play chords in first and second inversion. You can laminate these posters and use a dry erase marker to write in the fingerings. Students will learn the fingering for inversions in the bass clef is differen ... (More)
Circle of Fifths poster


Circle of Fifths poster

(SP510)

Level: Intermediate

Type: Teaching Aids

Sub-type: Theory Aids

This is a poster with a little humor to show the major and minor Circle of Fifths. ... (More)
Invert These Triads!


Invert These Triads!

(SP512)

Level: Late Elementary

Type: Teaching Aids

Sub-type: Theory Aids

Continuing the series with the Noteboys™, this worksheet is for students to draw inversions themselves. If you laminate this, the staff is large enough to use a dry erase marker. ... (More)
NoteBoys: What is a Major Scale?


NoteBoys: What is a Major Scale?

(SP513)

Level: Late Elementary

Type: Teaching Aids

Sub-type: Theory Aids

This is another theory poster featuring my NoteBoys, BlueBoy, RedBoy, and GreenBoy. The poster uses humor to explains the whole and half step pattern for major scales. ... (More)
How to Play a Lead Sheet in One Easy Lesson


How to Play a Lead Sheet in One Easy Lesson

(SP514)

Level: Early Intermediate

Type: Teaching Aids

Sub-type: Theory Aids

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Table Top Keyboard


Table Top Keyboard

(SP599)

Level: Elementary

Type: Teaching Aids

Sub-type: Theory Aids

Print this out in landscape, cut it out and tape the two pieces together. This is a good resource for young children or children who need to learn with manipulatives. ... (More)
Fishy Scales


Fishy Scales

(SP607)

Level: All Levels

Type: Teaching Aids

Sub-type: Theory Aids

This is  a fun way to keep track of which scales your students have learned. You can use it for 5-finger scales, or major and minor scales. Cut out and laminate one fish for each student and put it on a bulletin board.  Write in inside the "fish scale.... (More)

Colorful Paper Keyboard


Colorful Paper Keyboard

(SP611)

Level: Elementary

Type: Teaching Aids

Sub-type: Theory Aids

Please see my blog for different ways to use this paper keyboard.

Print in landscape format, laminate, cut on the lines, trim next to the next to the second group of three, and tape together with clear mailing tape. Place the first group of three on the left.

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Pre-reading Step and Skip Cards


Pre-reading Step and Skip Cards

(SP702)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Teaching Aids

Sub-type: Theory Aids

If a student gets a good foundation in steps and skips, a lot of reading problems in the future can be avoided. Use these cards with young children or any student who needs help.

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Pre-reading 5-LinesSet 1


Pre-reading 5-LinesSet 1

(SP703)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Teaching Aids

Sub-type: Theory Aids

If you want your students to be good sight readers, teach them by steps and skips. If students have no trouble with the 2 line step and skip cards, try these 5 line cards. Teachers who are concerned about students learning in all positions will find a use for these cards. Set your printer on land.... (More)

Major Key Signature Chart (filled out)


Major Key Signature Chart (filled out)

(SP804)

Level: Elementary

Type: Teaching Aids

Sub-type: Theory Aids

This chart shows your students how the the Major keys are organized. It also has a sentence that students can use to memorized the key signatures. If you want a minor chart, use the one I posted above.

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