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How to Tell the Difference Between the Rhythm & the Beat

May 27, 2021 By Sara Mullett 44 Comments

How to tell the difference between the rhythm and the beat in a fun and engaging way

The difference between the rhythm and the beat in music can often cause confusion. But it doesn’t matter if you don’t play an instrument or haven’t had music lessons before – here’s a simple explanation. The beat is the steady pulse that you feel in the tune, like a clock’s tick. It’s the beat you’d […]

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First Piano Lessons: Getting Started

May 26, 2021 By Sara Mullett 46 Comments

Let's Play Music : First Piano Lessons - Getting Started

The First Piano Lessons are a series of short exercises disguised as games which combine strengthening and co-ordination with note recognition and memory. Presented in a playful and engaging way that doesn’t cause frustration, they’re perfect for introducing your child to piano at home, while bringing a lot of  fun and satisfaction along the way. When […]

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Piano Music – Easy Piano For Kids

May 24, 2021 By Sara Mullett 42 Comments

Let's Play Music : Free Sheet Music for Beginners & Lesson Plan for Teaching Kids Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

This Twinkle Twinkle Little Star easy piano music is perfect for little beginner hands. It’s simple, repetitive melody and small five finger range is ideal for first piano lessons. As Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is usually one of the first songs a small child will sing, it makes a great choice as one of the […]

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Christmas Rhythm Game

December 10, 2020 By Sara Mullett 19 Comments

Christmas Rhythm Game - Free flashcard printables - Let's Play Music

These Christmas Rhythm Game cards can be used in various ways according to the age and musical experience of the child.  You don’t need any extra equipment, although some wooden tone blocks or a tambourine might come in handy. If you need a little help with reading the music notes, take a look at Introducing […]

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First Piano Lessons: Finger Strengthening Exercises

August 20, 2018 By Sara Mullett 13 Comments

First Piano Lessons

New here? Make sure you visit our Introduction to First Piano Lessons before you start! I Like Sticky Candyfloss: A Fun Finger Strengthening Exercise Here is a catchy little finger strengthening exercise perfect for first piano lessons, that is excellent for developing and increasing finger co-ordination. Ask the child whether they prefer Sticky Candy floss or Chewy Chocolate […]

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First Piano Lessons: Introducing the Note Family

August 2, 2018 By Sara Mullett 24 Comments

Let's Play Music : Magic Feet Follow the Beat - An Fun and Easy Way to Learn Note Values

Introducing musical notation as the note family with characters to represent each note makes a tricky concept immediately accessible. This way, children find the note names and their time values so much easier to remember. Make sure to explain that these are their nick-names to help us to tell which is which, and point out […]

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DIY Magnet Music Notes – Easy Music Manipulatives

April 12, 2017 By Sara Mullett 4 Comments

DIY Music magnet notes

This DIY Magnet Music Notes activity is so easy and cheap to make, and in these days of digital overload it has a refreshingly retro appeal! It’s so important to make learning to read music fun, and this is a good way to keep it hands on and visual. These sort of music manipulatives are […]

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The Note Family eBook Launch!

March 6, 2017 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

The Note family ebook landing page image

Those of you who have read lots of this website, and bought my First Piano Lessons and How To Read Music Theory eBooks will be familiar with the way I introduce music notation to children  –  through The Note Family. For years, I introduced The Note Family to children through a selection of stories which, […]

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How To Read Music Made Easy eBook Launch!

March 6, 2017 By Sara Mullett 2 Comments

How to read music made easy ebook landing page image

I’m very excited to be able to announce the launch of a new eBook – How To Read Music Made Easy. This has been in the works for the best part of a year, so i’m very excited to be able to share it with you all! Since I published my First Piano Lessons eBook […]

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Music Theory for Kids: Understanding Accidentals

October 12, 2016 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

Introducing sharps, flats and naturals

Accidentals needn’t be difficult if they are approached in a simple and child friendly way. When introducing sharps and flats I  always start by asking the child if they’d like to know the secret of the black notes and why they are so useful. This normally pricks their curiosity and gets them onside. It also […]

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