US Patent 11790800 Methodology and toolkit for music literacy learning

The present disclosure provides a methodology and toolkit for music literacy learning, comprising a plurality of tools for developing, practicing and understanding the elements, functions and dynamics of music reading, composing, listening, critiquing and ensemble performing skills. The kit comprises: a receptacle configured to represent a music note or rhythm, the receptacle comprising a slot; and a modifier card configured to be inserted into the slot of the receptacle for modifying an accent, volume, articulation, or chromatic alteration of the music note or rhythm based on a design of the modifier card, wherein the receptacle and modifier card serves as an indication for a user to vocally perform the modified music note or rhythm. Other kits detailed in this application contain charts, repertoire matrixbooks, and practice instruments that include detailed instructions as to how preschool children music literacy skills and how these skills can be transferred to the invented silent practice musical instruments that finally lead to reading, performing and composition with standard notation and performance on conventional music musical instruments.