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Orchestra Note Name Speed Test - D&A String Note Names
Orchestra Note Name Speed Test - D&A String Note Names
Orchestra Note Name Speed Test - D&A String Note Names
Orchestra Note Name Speed Test - D&A String Note Names
Orchestra Note Name Speed Test - D&A String Note Names
Orchestra Note Name Speed Test - D&A String Note Names
Orchestra Note Name Speed Test - D&A String Note Names
Orchestra Note Name Speed Test - D&A String Note Names
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This is a "speed test," complete with 96 total notes and lines provided beneath for student answers. I use this as a "2 Minute Test" to give multiple times to students to see who needs extra note name help and measure student growth. These can also be used to play after the test is completed. I do not use this assignment for a grade in class, as the class average score is usually 50-80.

This speed test includes all notes of the D Major Scale. For violins, violas, and cellos it includes our first D&A string notes, and for bassists their D&G string notes.

This is by far the note reading test that helps my students improve the most. While it is not a part of their orchestra grade, I track scores and students do as well. When they see a score they don't like, they suddenly start practicing their flash cards more and increase their speed and accuracy in a matter of days.

For general music this can be used as the notes of the D Major Scale.
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Orchestra Note Name Speed Test - D&A String Note Names

Rated 4.89 out of 5, based on 9 reviews
4.9 (9 ratings)
Beginning Orchestra and More
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5th - 8th
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Description

This is a "speed test," complete with 96 total notes and lines provided beneath for student answers. I use this as a "2 Minute Test" to give multiple times to students to see who needs extra note name help and measure student growth. These can also be used to play after the test is completed. I do not use this assignment for a grade in class, as the class average score is usually 50-80.

This speed test includes all notes of the D Major Scale. For violins, violas, and cellos it includes our first D&A string notes, and for bassists their D&G string notes.

This is by far the note reading test that helps my students improve the most. While it is not a part of their orchestra grade, I track scores and students do as well. When they see a score they don't like, they suddenly start practicing their flash cards more and increase their speed and accuracy in a matter of days.

For general music this can be used as the notes of the D Major Scale.
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4.9
Rated 4.89 out of 5, based on 9 reviews
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Rated 5 out of 5
May 29, 2025
This was a great way to reinforce the learning of their note names.
Karen M.
79 reviews
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Rated 4 out of 5
February 18, 2025
This note review is great! It was perfect for my 6th grade orchestra class.
Emily C.
91 reviews
Grades taught: 6th
Rated 5 out of 5
October 26, 2020
A great resource to use for review or for drilling. I just use a line at a time because I only have a short amount of time with my students.
Molly M.
393 reviews
Grades taught: 5th
Rated 5 out of 5
February 26, 2019
My students loved doing this several times over several weeks, timing themselves each time and then looking back over and the growth they achieved!
MSBandandOrchestra
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22 reviews
Beginning Orchestra and More
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Beginning Orchestra and More
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Mar 16, 2019
I'm so glad you found it helpful! My kids LOVE doing the speed tests over and over. I plan to add some more with notes in different orders, and different combinations of notes soon! =)
Rated 5 out of 5
August 6, 2018
Great seat work while tuning.
Jennifer C.
121 reviews
Beginning Orchestra and More
Response from
Beginning Orchestra and More
(TPT Seller)
Aug 16, 2018
Thank you for the feedback! It's always nice to have educational activities for students to complete during tuning.
Rated 5 out of 5
December 15, 2017
Great!
Hannah Moock
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86 reviews
Beginning Orchestra and More
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Beginning Orchestra and More
(TPT Seller)
Aug 16, 2018
Thank you for the feedback!
Rated 5 out of 5
October 6, 2017
I use this every week with my beginners! They love it, and are learning their notes much faster!
Jennifer D.
51 reviews
Beginning Orchestra and More
Response from
Beginning Orchestra and More
(TPT Seller)
Aug 16, 2018
Thank you for the feedback! I find the same thing with mine - they will work harder for weekly speed tests than any graded test I have given them.
Rated 5 out of 5
February 8, 2017
Save time. Thanks!
Jennifer A G.
803 reviews
Beginning Orchestra and More
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Beginning Orchestra and More
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Aug 16, 2018
You're welcome! =) Thank you for your feedback.

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