Music Note Chart

Designed by Susan Severson

Music is mathematical. Show budding musicians how note values relate to one another with this easy-to-make die-cut manipulative.

Key Concepts:

Fractions

Grades:

3 - 8

Curriculum:

Math, Music

Machines:

• MARK IV
  Roller Die Cutting Machine

AccuCut® Dies:

• Fraction Fringe Set #1 Jumbo

Other Materials:

• Marker -- Black
• Staples
• Cardstock or Construction Paper

Tips:

Use the fraction fringe shape to show the relationship of any parts to their whole, such a fractions and measurements (cups, pints, quarts, gallons).

Instructions:

1. Cut enough fraction fringe different-colored parts so each student has his or her own set. Cutting in different colors makes it easier for students to see different parts.
2. Stack pieces together with whole at bottom and sixteenth sample at top.
3. Staple "booklet" at top.
4. Students mark different measurements and labels on each piece as they learn.