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This post is a round-up of free printables for piano teaching that I have made for my students. These printables are reference sheets or visuals that are designed to help students learn terms or understand concepts even better. I hope that you will find them useful in your studio!
The reference sheets can be hung in your studio or given to students to take home.
➡ Keep your reference sheets organized in a portfolio. You can use one page as a visual during the lesson and keep extra copies behind it that can be given to students.
All of the printable listed on this post are free for you to download. Enjoy!
Ledger Line Notes Guide
This free printable shows ledger lines on both the treble and bass clef. Notes are shown both above and below the staff. The ledger line notes are shown on the Grand Staff, so that students can better connect where they appear in their music.
Chord Inversion Fingerings Chart
This chart shows the fingering for chord inversions in both the right hand and left hand. The color-coded chart shows where each hand uses finger 2, rather than finger 3.
Dynamics Reference Sheet
This guide shows the definitions of the dynamic markings pp, p, mp, mf, f, & ff. It also shows the symbols and definitions for crescendo and decrescendo/diminuendo. This is a good reference sheet for students who are starting lessons and new to learning dynamics.
Musical Notes and Rests Chart
This guide shows note and rest values for both simple and compound meter.
Musical Terms
This guide is similar to the dynamics guide listed above, but tempo markings are included on this page.
Online Lessons Guide for Parents & Students
I made this guide for online lessons at the start of the pandemic. This is something that you can give to parents or students before doing any online lessons. I included pictures of various setups so that parents can see how to set up for an online lesson. Simple tips like numbering measures are included for students. These small tips can keep an online lesson running smoothly!
Tempo Reference Sheet
Ever have a student ask what “Allegro” means? My teacher used to hand me a music dictionary when I asked things like that! This free printable for tempo shows the name and definition of various tempo markings.
Tips for Legato Pedaling
Before a student learns how to play a piece with legato pedaling, I like to go over the exact steps of how and when to change the pedal. I like to establish these pedal habits first before using the damper pedal in a piece. Many students are so excited to use the damper pedal that they try it right away without learning the proper steps first. That’s when students start lifting their whole leg to change to pedal or changing it too soon!
Is there a guide that you need in your studio? Be sure to leave a comment and let me know. I hope you’ll find the guides I’ve made to be useful in your own studio!
Lauren teaches piano to students of all ages. She enjoys creating resources for her students and teachers. She is the author of Ready for Theory®. For personalized help, check out the consultations page for teachers.
