NEW! Composing Essentials booklet

April 13, 2026 |

By Rachel Shapey

Our latest resource was designed following a conversation with a music teacher who loved all our booklets and wondered if we could create a student-friendly music theory resource. She wanted something to use alongside her classroom teaching that would be clear and straightforward. So here it is and we hope you and your students find it useful!

Everything in one place

The Composing Essentials booklet contains the main music theory concepts as a reference guide (not a ‘workbook’). Everything is clearly presented with images and diagrams.

What’s included?

Areas included in this booklet are:

  • Key signatures
  • Time signatures
  • Melodic intervals
  • Scales & modes
  • Major & minor chords
  • Chord charts
  • Orchestral instrument ranges
  • Musical terms
  • Modulating
  • Circle of fifths

Plus…

  • ‘About this resource’ page
  • Links to free online resources
  • Manuscript and lined paper

How do I download the resource?

The Composing Essentials booklet is available to purchase as an individual product or it is included in our popular Teacher Access Plan.

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