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Complete Color Coded Flash Cards for All Beginning Music Students

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Includes all notes, symbols, and terms needed for the first two years of study on any musical instrument. Cards are color-coded by category and are numbered on the back. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alfred Music


Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 1996


Edition ‏ : ‎ Crds


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 89 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0739015575


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 75


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 1 x 5.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #2,668 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Music Theory (Books) #6 in Piano & Keyboards


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  • Helpful Set! Enjoyable!
Format: Cards
This economical, but well-designed set of Flash Cards is targeted for all beginning music students. It is especially helpful for those (children and adults) who are learning keyboards, harps, or beginning band instruments. Music teachers and homeschooling parents may enjoy having this little set as a fun, "go-to" activity that builds music theory, critical thinking, sight-reading, and vocabulary. Games using the cards can create interest and opportunities for additional practice. In my quest to learn the harp and to share music with others, I wanted a quick, non-electronic, and easy-to-read method to learn / review musical notes, terms, and symbols. At the time, Amazon had several types of products in this area. I took some time to decide which product would be best for me. I selected this set, and that choice has proven to be a good one! This is a nice, easy-to-read / easy-to-understand set of flash cards, and the colors do seem to stimulate one's mind, memory. Eye-glass wearers will appreciate the big, dark fonts on these cards. What's nice is that the cards are two-sided with the teaching item on front and its answer on back. Apparently, some flash card sets in music do not have the answers on back; I read this in one Amazon review. What's the point of having the card if you don't have the meaning with it? Fortunately, this 89 Color-Coded Flash Card set gives the learner and teacher both sides of the situation, which is most appreciated!) Cards 3 through 36 show the named notes as they would appear on the musical staff as well as their location on piano / keyboard. This set contains the following information: Canary Cards (1-36): Clef Signs, Notes on Staff, Low C through Middle C through High C Pink Cards (37-50): Note Values, Rest Values, Time Signature White Cards (51-65): Tempo Marks, Dynamic Signs Green Cards (66-77): Musical Symbols Blue Cards (78-89): Melodic & Harmonic Intervals; Key Signatures I'm well pleased with these cards and highly recommend them for beginning students and for those who want a refresher in music. Teachers: if you are using these in a classroom setting, buy one of those little "Page Up" stands that people use for typing. You can then display your note of the day / week. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2009 by Arcturus70

  • Music flash cards
Format: Cards
great to help learn notes and about music
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2026 by Amazon Customer

  • Good quality and price
Format: Cards
Good quality. Used for my elementary music students as part of a game. They loved them.
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2026 by DS

  • Reasonably good
Format: Cards
These cards are good for reinforcing basic theory. I ordered these cards along with Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: A Complete Self-Study Course for All Musicians (Book & 2 CDs) and Adult All-In-One Course: Lesson-Theory-Technic: Level 1. I am not a beginner; I took piano lessons while in elementary school, I played the saxophone in middle and high school, and I've been playing drums, guitar, and mandolin for almost 20 years. I know enough theory to communicate with musicians, but I'm largely illiterate and my goal is to be proficient enough to go back to school for a music degree. That's where these cards come in. Overall, the cards are good. Beginners might be a little overwhelmed with the number of cards, but I wish it had a few more. Notably missing are the articulation markings sforzando and tenuto on page 30 of Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory, the tempo markings Largo and Vivace on page 29, and most of the ending markings D.C, D.S., Fine, Coda, and the Sign on page 31. This is a minor complaint, but I would like to have at least tempo markings. Also, the notes only cover two ledger lines below and above the staff. So if you are wanting to learn to read for guitar, you will be on your own for the low E string. This is a minor gripe, but I was hoping to read guitar music as well as piano. Another small complaint is the size of the actual cards. These are one quarter of a sheet of card stock, so 4.25"x5.5. This doesn't sound like a big deal, but I would actually prefer something about the size of playing cards. Shuffling the cards is a pain. I'm actually not using the cards as much as I thought I would, but I don't regret getting them. They should be fine for most people, especially people learning piano. If you are wanting to learn notes for guitar, be aware of the limitation. Also be aware that these are plain card stock. There is no plastic coating. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2015 by John Miller

  • Great for Begining Music Students
Format: Cards
I purchased "Complete Color Coded Flash Cards for All Beginning Music Students" (5.25 x 4.125 x 2.875, 89 cards) by Alfred Publishing, "Music Flash Cards Set A (Hal Leonard Student Piano Library)" ( 6 x 3 x 1.125, 126 cards) by Jeff Schroedl Blake, and "Music Flash Cards set B (Educational Piano Library)" (6 x 3 x 1.125, 138 cards) by Hal Leonard Corp. Henceforth these will be referred to as "Complete Set," "Set A," and "Set B," respectively. Each sells for full retail on Amazon, $4.95. None are laminated. None come in a box; each has only a cardboard wrap (secured with a rubber band) that covers where the face, spine, and back of book would be. All have answers on back along with card numbers. All are color coded for different areas of study. The Complete Set and Set A both show the notes on the piano keyboard relative to Middle C. Complete Set (89 cards) * cards 1-36 (yellow): Bass Clef; Treble Clef; Bass clef notes Low C through E above Middle C; Treble clef notes A below Middle C through High C. * cards 37-50 (pink): Eighth though whole note including dotted fourth and dotted half; Eight rest through whole rest; time signatures 2/4, 3/4, 4/4. * cards 51-65 (white): Words and symbols describing the tempo and volume of music. * cards 66-77 (green): special music notations (sharp, flat, natural, fermata, pedal sign, 8va, staccato, slur, tied, repeat, repeats, D.C. al Fine). * cards 78-89 (blue): harmonic and melodic intervals (treble clef only), key signatures Set A (120 cards) * cards 1-26 (pink): musical notations, symbols and words for tempo and loudness * cards 27-40 (pink): intervals (separate cards for treble and bass clefs) * cards 1-33 (white): Low C through High C on joined Treble and Bass clef; Middle ledger B below Middle C to D above Middle C (shows two lines between clefs in a confusing manner). * cards 34-40: (white): explanatory card, three note reading patterns (whole notes on two lines, no staff) * cards 1-10 (yellow): explanatory card, quarter through whole note, quarter through whole rest, dotted half note, 4/4 time, 3/4 time * cards 11-27 (yellow): Two-measure rhythm patterns * cards 28-40 (yellow): Four-measure rhythm patterns Set B (120 cards) * cards 41-80 (pink): musical terms (for tempo and loudness). * cards 41-80 (white): Scales, chords, and progressions * cards 41-51 (yellow): Eighth notes and rests, dotted quarter, triplet, 2/4, 3/8, 6/8, common time, cut time * cards 52-80 (yellow): Four-measure rhythm patterns For the beginner piano student or someone who just wants to read music to play a harmonica or melodica, the Complete Set is probably more than adequate. I'll be putting Set A and Set B into a drawer and using the Complete Set. Set A and Set B seem more appropriate for the advanced piano student (or aspiring advanced piano student) who not only wants to learn to read music but also play complicated piano pieces. It is unfortunate that both sets A and B must be purchased just to get all the basic notes/rests eighth through whole. Beginners probably do not need to know the additional 40 foreign words that subjectively describe the tempo or loudness of music, nor the scales, chords, and progressions, nor the 4-measure rhythm patterns that are included in Set B. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2011 by Todd Vierheller

  • Kids enjoy them!
Format: Cards
Excellent size. Easy to use. Extremely helpful when teaching children.
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2026 by Patricia Everett

  • Perfect for Piano Practice
Format: Cards
These cards are fantastic for my 10 year old who is taking piano lessons. Love the color coding & numbered cards, so that we can go to the exact section that he needs to work on.
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2026 by Dara Hall Hamm

  • Color coding is nice. Quality set of cards.
Format: Cards
Work great for learning the notes. I use them all the time. The feel of the card is nice as well. Not cheap feeling at all.
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2025 by E. Hill

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