It makes teaching so much easier and more interactive. Highly recommend for any music classroom or private studio!
— Sarah S., Piano Teacher

 
 

Why Teachers Choose Sound Shapes

Sound Shapes make music notation tangible. Students can manipulate notes, build patterns, and see every concept take shape in real time. Staff reading, rhythm, and theory become clearer, faster, and far less frustrating for both teacher and student. Lessons move smoothly because every idea is instantly visible and easy to understand.

Studio Quality Materials
3D printed for daily lesson use with durable, eco-friendly PLA and a flat, hand-pressed magnetic backing that stays stable on the board. Clean, accurate symbols give your studio a professional look.

Complete Notation System
A full library of rhythm, notation, intervals, chords, accidentals, clefs, ledger lines, and beaming pieces so you can teach every concept from first lessons to advanced reading.

Designed For Real Piano Teaching
Sized for clear visibility in private lessons and group settings, with proportions that match real sheet music so students transfer skills seamlessly to the page.


Use Sound Shapes in Any Lesson Setting

From piano benches to music classrooms, they adapt to your teaching style.


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Magnetic music note set for teaching rhythm, notation, intervals, and theory on a staff board.

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How Teachers Use Sound Shapes

  • Reinforce staff placement and note direction

  • Teach rhythm patterns and subdivision

  • Introduce steps, skips, and intervals

    Support ear training and dictation

  • Spark composition and creative exercises

For practical ideas you can use immediately in your studio, explore Magnetic Music Note Activities For Piano Lessons, Group Lessons & Music Classrooms.


 

Demonstration of building rhythms and placing magnetic notes on a staff for hands-on learning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Magnetic music symbols designed to help students understand rhythm, notation, intervals, chords, and note placement on the staff through hands-on movement and tactile learning.

  • Any and all ages, from preschool music programs to college theory classrooms. Perfect for private lessons and group settings.

  • Yes. Large scale visibility makes them ideal for demonstrations.

  • Yes. Our magnetic staff board sits securely on most piano racks and music stands.

  • Yes. The magnetic notes are 3D printed using durable PLA plastic, and designed for daily classroom and studio use.

  • Any magnetic staff or magnetic surface with 1 inch spacing.

  • International orders are processed exclusively through our Etsy shop. You’ll find a direct link to the Etsy listing on each Sound Shapes product page. Etsy handles the international shipping setup and rates automatically for your location.

Specifications

  • Smooth, flush magnetic backing

  • Compatible with any 1-inch staff spacing system

  • Works on any magnetic surface

  • Made with durable and eco-friendly PLA plastic


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