Accidentals on the keys concept reviewing with unicorn printable
Accidentals shouldn’t be difficult. And today’s unicorn-themed printable was created to prove that. It will help to unravel the secrets of naming the black keys. Whether you are introducing the students to sharps, only flats or both accidentals, this worksheet will make the learning fun.
Accidentals success
There are a few simple rules to make comprehension of the accidentals easy and efficient.
- Introduce only one accidental at a time.
- Demonstrate accidentals on the keyboard before studying music notation examples.
- Choose music with accidentals to reinforce the concept.
How to use the worksheet
Sharps only
Ask your student to write down the name of the keys with sharps.
Flats only
Ask the student to write down the name of the following keys with flats.
Pitch equivalent
Explain to the student that each key can have two names. Propose the student to give each key two names, using sharps and flats.
More Piano Teaching Resources
Sharp Morning At The Camp
Sharp Evening At The Camp
Accidental Treasure Hunt
Name That Key Note Study
Here is an explanation video by Anne Crosby Gaudet about sharps, flats, double sharps, and double flats.
