Illustrated walkthrough · 1 minute read

Open a score, point to a passage and annotate a PDF

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Illustrated explanation

One mark, one musical purpose

BAR 1
1234
→Keep the pulse
BAR 2
1234
  1. 01

    Find

    Open the PDF and locate bar 2 together.

  2. 02

    Point + mark

    Draw attention to the join being practised.

  3. 03

    Confirm

    Ask the learner where they will start.

  4. 04

    Play

    Listen for continuity through that place.

PDF annotation controls are not assumed to work identically in MusicXML.

Open the PDF in the correct learner’s Classroom.

Step-by-step explanation

Keep annotations with the learner

  1. Open the PDF in the correct learner’s Classroom.
  2. Upload a shared PDF once rather than creating a separate file for every student: each learner’s latest markings belong to their own lesson context.
  3. Use the pointer and PDF annotation controls, then reopen the material for that learner to check the annotations.
  4. MusicXML has different playback and practice controls.

Written walkthrough

Use the steps above in the correct account and teaching relationship. Check that the intended lesson, student or resource is selected before making changes. If an action is unavailable, check your plan and the current lesson or assignment status. Confirm the result on screen before leaving the page.

Compare PDF and MusicXML.

Keep the learning connected

Teaching resource

A camera-position reference sheet for piano, strings and voice

Use this reference sheet to choose a view for one teaching question. It is a starting point to test together, not a prescribed posture.

Online & In-person Teaching2 min
Teaching tip

Make the most of one bar: listen, demonstrate and try again

When a passage keeps failing, shrink the task until the learner can hear what changes. One bar is often enough.

Online & In-person Teaching1 min

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