Theory Drills for Students

Although these drills are correlated with specific piano methods, they may be used by any student in any method books. Many thanks to Ricci Adams' musictheory.net for providing the customizable exercises. 

Drills designed for Piano ABCs: Levels One and Two

Bass Clef note recognition on the keyboard:

• Bass Clef A-E for PianoABCs: Level One Unit 1-2

Treble Clef note recognition on the keyboard:

• Treble A-E for Piano ABCs Level One Units 1-2

Notes Names A-G Treble and Bass Clefs:

This exercise correlates with all notes introduced in Piano ABCs Level One:

• Bass Clef: Top-line "A" through "G" on the Treble Staff
  
• Treble Clef: "A" below Middle "C" through "G"
• Identify the correct note name

Note Names Bass and Treble Clef:

This exercise correlates with all notes learned in Piano ABCs Level One, plus the first units of Level Two:

• Bass Clef: Top-line "A" through Treble "G"
  
• Treble Clef: "A" below Middle C through Treble C
• Choose the correct note names

Interval Identification:

This drill correlates with Piano ABCs Level Two after the introduction to 4th-space E and the interval of a 6th.

• Treble Clef
  
• "A" below "Middle C" to 4th space "E"
• No sharps or flats
• Generic interval (no quality required)

Additional Theory Drills

Interval Identification:

• Treble and Bass clefs
• no leger lines
• No sharps or flats
• Generic interval (no quality required)