Free Music Theory Worksheets
Welcome to free printable music theory worksheets for music students. Music theory is the study of the language and notation of music. It is important for music students to study music theory because it identifies the composer's techniques in structure, rhythm, harmony, texture, and many other elements of music. It allows one to become a more well-rounded and comprehensive musician.
Over time, we hope to add worksheets that teach music concepts, music speed tests, and homework assignments for music students. These worksheets can be used in private music lessons, classrooms, group lessons, or for self-learners. The handouts can also be used to reiterate music theory concepts learned during lessons, assigned as homework, or serve as practice tests when preparing for state music exams.
Music Theory Lesson Worksheets (Comprehensive Self-Learning Sheets in Progressive Difficulty)
Lesson 1: Staff |
Lesson 2: Staff - High and Low |
Lesson 3: Staff - Treble Clef |
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| How to draw a staff and line vs. space notes. |
Low and high notes and how to tell which is higher or lower. |
How to draw a treble clef and identify notes on the treble staff. |
Lesson 4: Staff - Bass Clef |
Lesson 5: Staff - Note
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Lesson 6: Basic Rhythm - Note Types and 4/4 Time Signature |
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| How to draw a bass clef and identify notes on the bass staff. |
Helpful acronyms to remember line and space notes on the staff. |
Basic rhythm concepts, types of notes, and 4/4 time signature. |
Lesson 7: Basic Rhythm - Rests and Stem |
Lesson 8: The Grand Staff |
Lesson 9: Ledger Lines |
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| How to draw quarter rests, half rests, and whole rests. Explains stem direction on noteheads. | How to draw a grand staff and identify notes on the grand staff. |
How to name notes with ledger lines and practice drawing notes with ledger lines. |
Lesson 10: 3/4 Time Signature |
Lesson 11: 2/4 Time Signature |
Lesson 12: Eighth Notes
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| troduction to the dotted half note and how to read the 3/4 time signature. |
Introduction to the eighth note and how to read the 2/4 time signature. |
More practice with counting eighth notes. |
Lesson 33: The Circle of Fifths |
Lesson Number: Title |
Lesson Number: Title |
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| How to read the Circle of Fifths and what it represents. |
Introduction to the eighth note and how to read the 2/4 time signature. |
Basic rhythm concepts, types of notes, and 4/4 time signature. |
Music Naming Speed Tests
Note Naming Speed Test |
Interval Identification Speed Test |
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| Tests how many notes on the grand staff you can name in one minute. |
Tests how many intervals you can name in one minute. |
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