“It makes teaching so much easier and more interactive. Highly recommend for any music classroom or private studio!”
What Sets Sound Shapes Apart
Sound Shapes make music theory and notation reading tangible. Students build and adjust ideas in real time, so concepts are immediately visible, easy to understand, and quick to teach.
Studio Quality Materials
3D printed using durable, eco-friendly PLA plastic, and featuring a flat, hand-pressed magnetic backing for consistent stability and long-term classroom use.
Complete Notation System
A full library of note values, intervals, chords, accidentals, clefs, ledger lines, and beaming pieces so you can teach every concept from first lessons to advanced theory.
Designed For Real 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.
One Tool. Endless Lesson Applications.
Sound Shapes adapt instantly to how you teach, what your students need, and how much time you have.
Introduce and reinforce early staff concepts
Build and rebuild rhythms without worksheets or prep
Create, adjust, and try ideas instantly
Turn theory into interactive games students love to play
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Build a custom set that fits your specific classroom needs
Bulk orders available for schools, studios, and music programs
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.
Need Teaching ideas?
Watch quick demos to spark your next lesson plan
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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Any and all ages, from preschool music programs to college theory classrooms. Perfect for private lessons and group settings.
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Yes. Large scale visibility makes them ideal for demonstrations.
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Yes. Our magnetic staff board sits securely on most piano racks and music stands.
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Yes. The magnetic notes are 3D printed using durable PLA plastic, and designed for daily classroom and studio use.
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Any magnetic staff or magnetic surface with 1 inch spacing.
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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
Flat magnetic backing
Compatible with any 1-inch staff spacing system
Works on any magnetic surface
Made with durable and eco-friendly PLA plastic
Transform how you teach notation. Shop Sound Shapes today.