Figurenotes is an accessible way of notating music
Using familiar shapes and colours to show pitch and rhythm, Figurenotes breaks down the initial barriers to playing music
Match
Each note has a colour. Each octave has a shape.
Match the note on the page to the sticker on the instrument. For instruments without stickers, we learn finger patterns.
Rhythm
Rhythm is displayed in a literal, intuitive way.
Figurenotes builds a strong sense of pulse. The note is as long as it looks.
Progress
Progress through 3 simple stages and you’ll be reading standard notation.
Did you know?
Figurenotes was invented in Finland in the 1990s at the Resonaari Music School. Since 2010, Drake Music Scotland has developed Figurenotes resources and software, available worldwide.
Proceeds from Figurenotes sales are used to further Drake Music Scotland’s work supporting disabled musicians.