How to Use the Digital Tone Bell Songbooks
- Let's Play Music
- 22 hours ago
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Reading music doesn’t have to be complicated—it can be colorful, fun, and accessible for everyone. With our 8-Note Tone Bell Set and Digital Songbooks, children can discover the joy of making music whether they read music or not!
Why Tone Bells Work for Kids
Our 8-Note Tone Bell Set is designed for beginners. Each removable bell is brightly colored and engraved with both the letter name and solfege symbol, helping kids connect what they see with what they hear. The set includes:
8 bells in C and F major (C:do-do & F:sol-mi)
2 mallets ready for play
Carrying case for easy storage and transport
Not only do tone bells support pitch recognition and rhythm, but they also encourage fine motor development and teamwork when used in groups. This makes them an excellent fit for:
Homeschooling families
Public and private school classrooms
Let’s Play Music and Presto students
Group activities in libraries, community centers, and after-school programs
Pairing with Digital Songbooks
The real magic happens when you pair the bells with our Digital 8-Note Songbooks. These books are color-coded to match the bells, so even non-musicians can guide kids through songs.
1st Year Songbook – 16 classic, beginner-friendly tunes like Three Blind Mice and On Top of Spaghetti.
2nd Year Songbook – Includes 12 more folk song classics
Christmas Edition Songbook – 13 seasonal favorites for family gatherings or classroom concerts like Jingle Bells, Up on the Housetop and O Holy Night.
Because the notes are large and easy to read, kids can follow along confidently. Plus, digital means you can print pages, project them, or display on a tablet—whatever works best for your setting.
Ideas for Using the Digital Songbooks
For Homeschool Families
Add a “music time” to your daily or weekly routine.
Let your child explore freely, then guide them through a song from the book.
Use bells to reinforce colors, letters, rhythm, and memory.
Print pages for practice or keep the digital version on a tablet for easy access.
For Public & Private Schools
Use tone bells in small groups for teamwork activities.
Project a digital songbook page on the screen and let the class play together.
Assign each student a bell for ensemble play (great for cooperation).
Mix rhythm exercises—clap, chant, then play the pattern on the bells.
For Music Studios
Use the bells as a warm-up or game in Let’s Play Music and Presto classes.
Incorporate the digital songbooks into lessons for seasonal fun.
Assign songs for at-home practice—parents can easily help since the books are color-coded.
For Community Programs
Bring tone bells to libraries, preschools, or after-school groups.
Use the digital songbook as a quick way to run a group music activity.
Encourage kids to take turns leading a song.
Why Digital Works for Everyone
Homeschool parents love the flexibility—print a few pages or pull it up on an iPad.
Teachers can project songs on a smartboard for the whole class.
Studios can easily share with families for at-home reinforcement.
Start Making Music Today
Pair your 8-Note Tone Bell Set with a Digital Songbook and open the door to fun, accessible music learning—at home, in schools, or in studios. From beginner classics to festive Christmas tunes, your students (or kids!) will love making music with bells.
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