What sets these flashcards apart is that they introduce music reading by employing letter-counting in which students count aloud by substituting the letter name of the note for the numbers.  For example, 1&2&3&4& becomes C&C&C&C& or D&D&D&D&, etc.  Even greater integration of pitch and rhythm reading can be gained by tapping the foot on the beat and letter-counting aloud.  With this combination, rhythm is read, heard and counted and note names are verbalized.

Each card has one measure of notes in 4/4 time with only the notes on one side but with the letter-counting for students to verbalize on the other side, as illustrated above.  There are four cards for each letter name in order to cover different note values( Card 1) one whole note, Card 2) 2 half notes, Card 3) 4 quarter notes, Card 4) 8 eighth notes)  for notes ranging from treble clef G down to bass clef F.  

Cards measure 4 ¼ X 5 ½ inches.  The 40 cards in the set are hole-punched so that a ring can be inserted to keep them together as a set but used individually.  They are useful for beginning music students of any age and can be used by teachers, music therapists, parents, or for self-study. Teaching ideas included.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
“I am impressed with the simplicity and straight forwardness of your presentation of the fundamentals of music”
Dr. Mary Carol Warwick, Houston Community College

“I really like your approach. The repetition of the notes along with the timing for the notes is perfect”
Thomas Chapmond, beginning piano student

“This is really great because it reinforces all of the elements together.  Note names and reading rhythm, and challenges the student by putting cards in random order.”
Shawn Buller, Music Therapist

“I love how your piano method learning is quintuply enforced – saying the note as you see and play it: 1) eyes 2) ears and 3) finger muscles all at once 4) learning the note values from the start by saying the “ands” and 5) if the child sings the note on pitch as she plays it.  How could anyone teach any other way?!!”
Jannie Ernst, mother of young piano student