SOUND SHAPES · MAGNETIC MUSIC NOTATION
Sound Shapes are magnetic music notation manipulatives for piano teachers and music educators. Build examples for note reading, rhythm, intervals, chords, and more, then move the pieces around as the lesson unfolds.
When a student needs to see how a rhythm works or where a note belongs on the staff, build an example together. Students can move the pieces, play the pattern, and make changes as they learn.
Build staff patterns to practice note placement, direction, steps, skips, and intervals.
Arrange notes and rests to compare values, subdivisions, and rhythmic groupings.
Change the example to fit the question in front of you, without stopping to draw or print a new worksheet.
IN THE LESSON
Place a rhythm on the staff, have the student play it, then change one part and try again. Sound Shapes make it easy to turn a question into a short, focused practice activity.
“I love how versatile and impactful Sound Shapes are in my studio. They reinforce reading and theory skills at any level while keeping lessons fresh and engaging.”
“It makes teaching so much easier and more interactive. Highly recommend for any music classroom or private studio!”
“The best investment I have ever made in my teaching career!”
Choose the set that fits your lessons.
Start with the concepts you teach most, or choose the full collection for a broader teaching library.
Notation Foundations + Staff Board Set
A ready-to-use starting point for staff reading and foundational notation. Includes the 18 × 24-inch staff board and Notation Foundations.
$150 + $15 U.S. shipping
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Rhythm Suite
A hands-on toolkit for modeling note values, subdivisions, and rhythmic groupings.
$149
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Complete Studio System
A broad library for teaching notation, rhythm, intervals, chords, accidentals, clefs, and more.
$359
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Designed for magnetic staff work.
Sound Shapes pieces are 3D-printed from PLA and have magnetic backing. They work on magnetic surfaces and staff boards with one-inch spacing.
The Sound Shapes staff board is 18 × 24 inches, with a staff on one side and a blank dry-erase surface on the reverse.
Ordering for a classroom or school?
Choose a ready-made set, request a custom collection, or ask about ordering for multiple teachers. Purchase orders are accepted.
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Frequently asked questions
Sound Shapes can support early music learning through more advanced notation and theory work. Choose sets based on the concepts you want to teach.
No. The pieces work on magnetic surfaces and staff boards with one-inch spacing. The Notation Foundations + Staff Board Set includes both.
Yes. They can be used in private lessons, group classes, and music classrooms.
Sound Shapes are available for international orders through the Cadenza Studios website.
Choose a ready-made set or build a custom collection for your studio.