Detail 01
Note naming deck
Pitch identification only. Duration, counting and rests are handled by the rhythm deck, not this one.
Product detailSKU #1273887985705
AlfredEssentials of Music Theory: Flash Cards - Note Naming
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A flash card deck for drilling note names on the staff. For early readers who need speed at identifying pitches, and teachers running recall drills.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginners still counting lines and spaces to find a note
- Students building sight-reading speed before an audition
- Teachers wanting a repeatable two-minute drill each lesson
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Readers who already name notes instantly
- Anyone needing rhythm and counting practice
- Students wanting theory explained rather than drilled
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Flash card format
Designed for timed repetition. Recall speed improves in short daily sessions more than long ones.
Detail 03
Part of the Essentials of Music Theory series
Shares wording and staff conventions with the rest of the series, so it fits an existing lesson plan cleanly.
Detail 04
Physical cards
No app, no timer, no score tracking. Someone has to run the drill and check the answers.
Detail 05
$13.99
Supplement pricing. It sharpens one skill and assumes theory instruction comes from somewhere else.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cards only — no book, no answer sheet, no audio.
- 02Rhythm drilling is a separate deck; the two do not overlap.
- 03Check which clefs your student needs before relying on it alone.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this cover bass clef or just treble?
Check the deck contents before ordering if a student only reads one clef — that determines whether every card is usable for them.
02Should I get this or the rhythm cards?
Get this one if the student hesitates naming pitches. Get rhythm if they name notes fine but lose the beat.
03Can a student use these alone?
Yes, self-testing works. A second person makes it faster since they can call cards and catch wrong answers immediately.
04Is it worth it if we already have a theory book?
The book teaches, the cards drill. They serve different jobs, and recall speed usually needs the repetition a book does not force.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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