Update: The 2nd Edition is now out for Note Rush! I made a chart that includes the built-in levels so that we can use those as our guide for our ongoing challenge. My old custom levels should still work and I will keep the records of those fastest times listed below on this page. Check your lesson planner on page 65 for space to keep track of your fastest times!
I challenge all of my students to a friendly note reading competition! To participate, you will need the 'Note Rush' app. Visit www.noterushapp.com for details. It is available on iPhone, iPad, Android and Kindle Fire. Note Rush is made by Thomas Grayston, a software developer, pianist, and husband to a piano teacher. I am not affiliated with Mr. Grayston in any way... I just think this app is a really fun way to develop confidence in note reading.
I have made custom levels for piano, guitar, ukulele, and bass guitar. To load a level, open the app, click on the number or pencil icon at the bottom left, click on "Level Designer", open the scan function, and scan the QR code below for the level you wish to practice. Also, please click on the gear icon at the bottom right and turn off "Penalize Incorrect Guesses".
If you have a new record (fastest time), take a screenshot or photo to send to me showing your time! I will publish the names of the record-holders on this page (along with a photo of you, if you wish).
I have made custom levels for piano, guitar, ukulele, and bass guitar. To load a level, open the app, click on the number or pencil icon at the bottom left, click on "Level Designer", open the scan function, and scan the QR code below for the level you wish to practice. Also, please click on the gear icon at the bottom right and turn off "Penalize Incorrect Guesses".
If you have a new record (fastest time), take a screenshot or photo to send to me showing your time! I will publish the names of the record-holders on this page (along with a photo of you, if you wish).
If you would like to download PDF documents with the codes for printing, there are here:
PIANO, GUITAR, UKULELE, BASS GUITAR
Have fun!
PIANO, GUITAR, UKULELE, BASS GUITAR
Have fun!
PIANO
Fastest time: 0:06.20 (Eli K.)
April 18, 2023
April 18, 2023
Fastest time: 0:06.13 (Eli K.)
April 17, 2023
April 17, 2023
Fastest time: 0:11.90 (Caleb B.)
February 1, 2021
February 1, 2021
Fastest time: 0:31.07 (Liam L.)
January 22, 2023
January 22, 2023
Fastest time: 0:26.91 (Jacob L.)
March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023
Fastest time: 0:29.90 (Mary L.)
May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
Fastest time: 0:50.13 (Katelynn B.)
October 15, 2020
October 15, 2020
Fastest time: 0:18.20 (Levon L.)
March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023
Fastest time: 2:15.83 (Katalin H.)
October 19, 2020
October 19, 2020
Fastest time: 2:41.70 (Katelynn B.)
October 22, 2020
October 22, 2020
Fastest time: 3:19 (Craig J.)
October 15, 2020
October 15, 2020
GUITAR
Fastest time: 0:21.79 (Alejandro W.)
October 23, 2020
October 23, 2020
Fastest time: 0:08.47 (Akash N.)
March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023
Fastest time: 0:10.84 (Alexis S.)
March 26, 2023
March 26, 2023
Fastest time: 0:17.58 (Alejandro W.)
October 11, 2021
October 11, 2021
Fastest time: 1:05.17 (Alejandro W.)
October 23, 2020
October 23, 2020
Fastest time: 1:09.07 (Alejandro W.)
October 23, 2020
October 23, 2020
Fastest time: ____ (name)
UKULELE
Fastest time: 0:18.97 (Natalie S.)
October 28, 2020
October 28, 2020
Fastest time: 0:39.88 (Natalie S.)
February 3, 2021
February 3, 2021
Fastest time: 1:40.38 (Natalie S.)
October 28, 2020
October 28, 2020
Fastest time: 0:50.58 (Natalie S.)
February 3, 2021
February 3, 2021
Fastest time: ____ (name)
BASS GUITAR
Fastest time: 0:11.53 (Jackson F.)
October 20, 2020
October 20, 2020
Fastest time: 0:45.12 (Jackson F.)
October 20, 2020
October 20, 2020
Fastest time: 0:51.36 (Jackson F.)
October 20, 2020
October 20, 2020
Fastest time: ____ (name)
Fastest time: ____ (name)