Music Literature:
Some of my favorite Piano literature books: (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases).
I love this series by Bastein because it keeps things super simple, and teaches the beginnings of piano theory in a way that is engaging for the younger beginner with colorful pictures. It also has quite a bit of well known melodies in the beginning songs which makes it more fun for new piano players!
The Faber series is a great one for the younger beginner who likes to do fun learning activities. It has theory pages that include fun theory practice like mazes to match note names, cross word puzzles with musical terms, in addition to typical theory practice pages. It also has an advanced beginner series for the older beginner that learns things more quickly to be able to play more advanced songs sooner.
For early beginner 
Older beginner
Piano Theory Practice Sites:
Fun Brain – This is a great game with 4 different levels to practice matching the notes on the staff with the corresponding key on the keyboard. It shows the note on the staff, and you have to find and click on the matching note on the keyboard.
Note Naming Keyboard Practice – You are given a note on the staff and when you click on the correct note on the keyboard it will play the sound for you.
Note Naming Practice – You click on the note name to match the note given on the staff. Make sure your sound is on so you can hear what that note sounds like!
Key Signature Practice – It will give you the key signature on the staff, and you click on what key the song is in.
Interval Identification – This interval identification game is for my advanced students. It shows you the notes on the keyboard, and you have to name the intervals (major, minor 2nd through 8ths).
Chord Identification – This chord recognition game is for my advanced students. It shows you a chord on the staff, and when you click on the correct chord name, it will play the chord for you to hear.
Keyboard Chord Identification – This chord recognition game is for my advanced students. It shows you the notes on the keyboard, and when you click on the correct chord name it will play the chord for you to hear.
Ear Training – Ear training is for my advanced piano, guitar, and vocal students. It plays two notes for you, and you have to name the second note based on the note name given.
Piano apps:
Pro Metronome – Use this app to help you keep that steady tempo
Name that Note– Use this app to practice naming the notes on the staff
Flash Note Derby– A fun game to practice naming the notes on the staff
Rhythm Swing – A fun, interactive way to learn and practice rhythms
Yousician – The fast, fun way to learn, play and master the piano, guitar, bass or ukulele. Enjoy thousands of songs on your REAL INSTRUMENT!
Music Journal – Use this app to time your practice time for songs, exercises, etc. It’s completely customizable to whatever you are practicing, with built in metronome and timer for recording practice time.
Guitar Theory Practice Sites:
Fretboard Note Identification – You are given a note on the fretboard, and when you click on the correct note name it will play the note for you to hear (includes sharps and flats).
Note Naming Practice – You click on the note name to match the note given on the staff. Make sure your sound is on so you can hear what that note sounds like!
Guitar Apps:
Guitar Tuner – Free app to help you tune your guitar
Pro Metronome – Use this app to help you keep that steady tempo
Fret Tester – Learn Notes for Guitar, Bass, and Mandolin By William Wilson
Yousician – The fast, fun way to learn, play and master the piano, guitar, bass or ukulele. Enjoy thousands of songs on your REAL INSTRUMENT!
Music Journal – Use this app to time your practice time for songs, exercises, etc. It’s completely customizable to whatever you are practicing, with built in metronome and timer for recording practice time.
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