“It makes teaching so much easier and more interactive. Highly recommend for any music classroom or private studio!”
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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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
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
Transform how you teach notation. Shop Sound Shapes today.