Free Lessonface Learning Tools

By Tyler Turner

Monday, May 3rd 2021

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Lessonface is committed to helping teachers and students. This page lists a variety of free resources Lessonface has created for use in the classroom, in private lessons, or when learning independently. Bookmark this page and check back for new free content!

Vocal Resources
Guitar
Piano
Strings
Bass Guitar
Music Resources For Kids
General Music Resources
Other

Vocal Resources
	Backing Tracks - Two Simple Exercises for Better Belting by Leah Hinton
	Foundations of Singing by Chantal Kuegle Learning to coordinate optimal breathing and phonation (producing vocal sound) is a large part of learning to sing well. In these exercises, Chantal guides you through the physiology of breath and syncing the breath with vocalization to form good habits as a singer!
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Guitar
	Guitar Basics for Beginners by Leah Kruszewski This free resource from expert guitarist and Lessonface teacher Leah Kruszewski will start you off on the road to success. Learn the basics of reading and playing guitar tabs with ease, as well as arpeggios, melodies, chords, and fingerstyle techniques.
	Jam Guitar Essential Tips by Ross James Improvising and jamming on the guitar may seem effortless by those who are good at it, but that takes tons of practice and technique. Luckily, Lessonface teacher and expert guitarist Ross James is here to help.
	Silent Night Fingerstyle Tab and Tutorial by Leah Kruszewski
	How to Find Notes on Guitar Without a Fretboard Chart by Leah Kruszewski Do you want to start mastering your fretboard? These free PDFs preview the whole first unit of Leah Kruszewski's popular course Music Theory For Everyday Guitarists and give both written and guitar-in-hand exercises to practice what you just learned. Start with the PDF The Musical Alphabet to learn about the natural notes on your guitar, the twelve tones in western music, and the basics of building scales, including half steps (one fret) and whole steps (two frets).
	Arpeggio Exercise Based on Flamenco Guajira by Leah Kruszewski
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Piano
	Free Piano Sheet Music and Audio Files by Beverly Cashin Expand your piano repertoire with free PDF sheet music and accompanying audio files prepared by Lessonface teacher and expert pianist Beverly Cashin. Download the sheet music for Mozart’s Sonata in A, K. 331 (Played in G), or Mystery Man, an original composition by Beverly.
	Free Sheet Music for The Nutcracker March by Beverly Cashin For holiday cheer, why not take on The Nutcracker March? Instantly recognizable when played, this festive tune is is a fun piece to add some pep to the holiday season, and Beverly Cashin’s simple arrangement complete with fingerings makes it highly accessible to both the newer and seasoned pianist.
	Free Sheet Music for Carol of the Bells by Beverly Cashin Learn to play the ever-popular tune Carol of the Bells with this free downloadable sheet music! Arranged by expert piano teacher, Beverly Cashin, this melody of this piece is classic, simple, and highly rewarding to learn on the piano.
	Free Sheet Music for Auld Lang Syne This year play your way through Auld Lang Syne for your friends and family! Download the sheet music with classic voice, piano, and guitar chords together, or choose the special guitar version for TAB and classical notation access as well.
	Free Sheet Music for Deck the Halls Ready to play something festive? Lessonface has put together free sheet music arrangements of Deck the Halls which can be played solo or as a duet to help make your days bright.
	City in Dark Blue (Rhapsody in Blue Halloween Arrangement) by Veronica Gaudreau George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue is an amazing composition written to show off the hustle and bustle of the city, but what happens if that city were haunted? Lessonface piano teacher Veronica Gaudreau takes themes from Rhapsody in Blue and shows us what that might be like with...
	Danse Macabre for Piano - Free Sheet Music by Veronica Gaudreau This piece is often recognized for the iconic violin solo using the interval of a tritone, or augmented fourth, but it's full of fun melodies perfect for a spooky night. If you’ve ever wanted to play a piece where skeletons dance, this is your chance.
	Easy Ode To Joy by Kati Falk-Flores If you’re new to the piano or have a beginner student, download this free sheet music with an easy arrangement of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy in C Position. This will help build a solid foundation of reading music while playing a classical piece.
	Chopin Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2 by Alan Ahued Naime Chopin wrote many beautiful piano works during his lifetime, but as a piano student they can be difficult to master for many. Fortunately composer and Lessonface teacher Alan Ahued Naime arranged Chopin's Nocturne in Eb Major Opus 9 Number 2 to be more accessible for the intermediate piano player!
	Easy Classical Piano Sheet Music Free PDF by Veronica Gaudreau As a beginning pianist, it can seem unattainable to actually be able to play the classical pieces you've heard and loved. We're happy to say it doesn't have to be! Veronica Gaudreau guides piano students through Haydn's London Symphony in this easy, free, classical sheet music arrangement.
	In the Hall of the Mountain King - Free Sheet Music Looking for something spooky and fun to play? We’ve got some free arrangements of Edvard Grieg’s famous piece In the Hall of the Mountain King! If you’re just looking to play the melody, download the treble clef melody version, or try the easy version for piano with assisted notation. If you’re more comfortable with piano and looking for a fun challenge, try the longer the piano arrangement in the original key of B minor. If you want to play with a friend, you can even combine the easy piano arrangement with the treble clef melody version and play together. No matter what you choose, you’ll have fun playing this popular piece.
	Moonlight Sonata + Für Elise Two of Beethoven's most famous and beautiful works. Download these free PDFs to print or view on your computer or tablet.
	Night on Bald Mountain for Piano - Free Sheet Music by Veronica Gaudreau For a big, bold, scary melody, try Night on Bald Mountain! The opening brass melody is iconic for its power and shivers. Rather than skeletons, this is a piece full of witches. Can’t play every orchestral instrument? No worries — we’ve got you covered with a fun version on piano, arranged by Lessonface piano teacher Veronica Gaudreau.
	Hanon Piano Exercises- Free to Download A sequence of technical exercises for the piano. This is Hanon's most famous work, designed to help students develop precision, speed, dexterity and agility in their playing. Free to download and print.
	Learn To Play Scarborough Fair Without Reading Music by Beverly Cashin Want to play something on the piano but don't read music? We've got you covered! Beverly Cashin has an easy notation system so that anyone can play Scarborough Fair by following this guide.
	Winter Sky - Free Sheet Music by Isabella Mendes Want to play something on the piano but don't read music? We've got you covered! Beverly Cashin has an easy notation system so that anyone can play Scarborough Fair by following this guide.
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Strings
	String Warmups by Catherine Bent Explore bow motion and other bow technique exercises with this fun warmup handout from cellist and Berklee College of Music teacher Catherine Bent! Different than a book of scales or etudes, these exercises help build an awareness of the motion of your arm with string crossings.
	Playing the Fiddle with Mr. Mike (Free Videos) by Mike Mitchell
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Bass Guitar
	How to Create Bass Lines by Bear Williams Walking bass lines use a combination of arpeggios, chromatic runs, and passing tones to outline the general chord progression of the song you want to create bass lines for. In this free tutorial, Bear Williams guides you through a four-step process to learn and create walking bass lines for every song.
	Bass Backing Track - Bear Williams Bass Tutorial by Bear Williams
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Music Resources For Kids
	Lessonface Practice Log
	Teaching Kids How To Read Music by Kati Falk-Flores These fun downloadable PDFs make it easy for kids (and adults!) to get started with the basics of learning how to read music. With fun memory tricks for remembering treble and bass clef line and space note, and exercises to put your new knowledge to use, you'll get the hang of the how reading music works quickly!
	Beginner Piano for Kids by Melanie Mashner Use your imagination on the piano! In this fun handout, kids explore fundamental piano techniques such as rhythm, note names, and finger numbers. With cues to be creative and encourage experimentation and improvisation, and challenges to tap the beat while playing one hand, kids are guided not only through playing through a whole new piece of included music, but playing creatively as well.
	Teaching Kids Rhythm In Music Free PDF by Kati Falk-Flores These fun downloadable PDFs make it easy for kids (and adults!) to get started with the basics of rhythm in music. With memory tricks for recalling note values, and exercises to put the newly learned "music math" to use, kids will have fun learning about and practicing musical rhythms.
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General Music Resources
	Flash Cards for Learning to Read Music A set of beautiful music flash cards. Ideal for all instrumental and voice students, these are the perfect aid for memorizing the music notes when learning to read music notation! All-instrument, piano, and guitar versions available. Free to download and print on a home printer, with easy guides to cut and fold into flashcards for a fun and fundamental offline activity.
	Free Printable Guides for Major & Minor Scales We’ve created a free printable reference guide to all the major scales, and natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales. These are downloadable in treble clef or bass clef with the accidentals for each scale, or on a grand staff form with full key signatures for each scale. With the help of this free printable guide, you'll be set to tackle your scale work or dive further into music theory and creating chords.
	Free Sheet Music for Auld Lang Syne This year play your way through Auld Lang Syne for your friends and family! Download the sheet music with classic voice, piano, and guitar chords together, or choose the special guitar version for TAB and classical notation access as well.
	Free Sheet Music for Deck the Halls Ready to play something festive? Lessonface has put together free sheet music arrangements of Deck the Halls which can be played solo or as a duet to help make your days bright.
	Free Music Practice Journal for Adults Mindful practicing is more effective than practicing simply to check it off your to-do list. Our free printable music practice journal is designed to help you become more mindful of what you’re practicing and why, and find ways to reach for your goals while recognizing your progress. An organized practice time is yours to download!
	Largo Theme from New World Symphony Antonín Dvořák's theme for "Largo", the famous second movement of Symphony No. 9, was inspired by simple folk melodies. Many people know this theme as the song "Going Home". However it's known, this is simple, slow melody conveys peace and gratitude, perfect for this time of year....
	Take the Rhythm Challenge Tap, clap or sing the correct rhythms for each exercise to move on to the next. Students are guided through a progressive set of exercises designed to reinforce the concepts they learn in their music classes and lessons. Free, and no registration required!
	Rhythm Exercises A set of beginner level exercises in PDF format for use in the classroom or in lessons. These match the exercises found in the Rhythm Challenge.
	In the Hall of the Mountain King - Free Sheet Music Looking for something spooky and fun to play? We’ve got some free arrangements of Edvard Grieg’s famous piece In the Hall of the Mountain King! If you’re just looking to play the melody, download the treble clef melody version. If you want to play with a friend, you can even combine the easy piano arrangement with the treble clef melody version and play together. No matter what you choose, you’ll have fun playing this popular piece.
	Free Sheet Music for Jingle Bells Ready to play something festive? Lessonface has put together free sheet music arrangements for a variety of instruments for Jingle Bells which can be played solo or as a duet to help make your days bright.
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Other
	Free Joke Writing Worksheet Wanna learn how to write a joke? Download our Joke Writing Worksheet and start getting your ideas down on paper today. Try out these easy-to-follow steps in order to create your own jokes that will get your family and friends cracking up in no time.
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Craig Moore

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 3:14am EDT

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Learning Ukulele

Why Ukulele ?
The Ukulele was born in Hawaii created by Portuguese immigrant luthiers. It is pronounced OO-KOO-LAY-LAY…not YUKAlaylay. Ukulele in Hawaiian means Dancing Flea which describes a player’s right hand as it picks the strings.
There are many reasons the ukulele has experienced one of the most explosive modern revivals of any musical instrument. Ukulele has already replaced the old faithful recorder in schools Worldwide with up to 50% of new students being Senior Citizens. Many current Superstars began with the Ukulele ! Australia alone imports 200,000 ukuleles a year compared to importing 150,000 guitars. (Australian Music Association) Ukulele is still growing Worldwide !
The Ukulele is the easiest instrument to learn to play songs and become a Musician. Students can learn chords and play songs with their first lesson !

WHAT STUDENTS WILL NEED:
1) Ukulele of your choice
2) Ukulele Tuner to keep it in tune, some tuners also have a built in metronome
(The following are Strong suggestions.!)
3) access to a printer to print out weekly lessons
4) an inexpensive music stand
5) one extra set of strings so a broken string is a quick fix and does not stop you from playing.

HOW TO CHOSE AND WHAT SIZE UKE ?
The vast majority of beginner level ukuleles are all factory made in Asia and should start at about the $50 range. These are one level above “a toy” but OK to start with. They are usually not “set up” by the retail store and the string height may be a little high which can be easily fixed. The Ukulele comes in 4 sizes with small to large being Soprano, Concert, Tenor and Baritone
Soprano: the smallest size is best for children
Concert: is common with women, but also played by men and children
Tenor: a very popular size
Baritone: the largest size and only two inches shorter than a tenor guitar. Great for folks that have large hands or a bit stiff fingers………

Start off with a 4 string ukulele, but they also make 5,6 or 8 string ukuleles which are played the same as a 4 string except your left hand fingers press down 2 strings at a time instead of just one. Start with 4 strings. The Baritone size was created in the 1940s and made popular by Arthur Godfrey when the tenor guitar was so popular in the U.S. Baritone strings in the tuning of GCEA just like the other three sizes are easily available online so it can be played exactly like the other sizes, no difference.
The most important piece of wood on an acoustic stringed instrument is the soundboard. Solid wood is very desirable for a soundboard instead of the less expensive laminates.
….but which one for me ?????….an expensive or all solid wood ukulele will not make you a better player. Your desire, a good teacher and practice makes that happen. A properly set up uke will make any uke easier for you to play and learn with.
Look at as many ukuleles as you possibly can in person and online. Talk with friends and visit ukulele groups to see different models, sizes and brands. There really is no right or wrong here to what you like except if you are a 70 year old auto mechanic I would not buy the smallest model, that would be too small for your hands. If there are 10 ukuleles on the wall of the same model, strum them all, one will sound the best to you. That’s the one. Get started today !!!!

PRACTICE and a GOOD TEACHER:
Practice will make you a player. There is magic in that little uke and the teacher is just the bus driver. It is the teachers job to present you what you need and when you need it for you to reach your individual goal. One on One is the best way to learn at your own pace. Record your lesson here on Lessonface so you may review it during the week ! Your teacher will present as much information as possible to take advantage of the short lesson time. Knowing what to present to a student and when is part of the art of Teaching.
Too many students quit before they begin to enjoy the benefit of playing music because there is not much fun in the first few lessons, no rewards yet. A good teacher will show you what to practice and just as importantly how to practice.

Craig Moore, September, 2026