Figurenotes: Developing Your Practice
You’ll be guided through Figurenotes, from how it works, to its many applications. We will focus each session on some of the fundamentals of music-making:
Rhythm
All musicians need to develop a solid sense of pulse. Through rhythm games and challenges, learn how to make learning rhythm fun and engaging. Figurenotes notation shows rhythm in a very logical way, which then transitions easily to standard notation.
Creative Composition
We’ll explore a range of composition tools you can use in different settings. You’ll learn how to build and adapt an idea in an accessible way, enabling success across a range of abilities and additional support needs.
Ensembles and Differentiation
Learn how to use Figurenotes on almost any instrument in a variety of settings. From one to one learning, full class activities, and varying ensembles, you’ll be able to get your pupils playing together quickly and easily.
1:1 Follow-up Session
This is an opportunity for you to work 1:1 with course leaders after the main sessions have been completed. The content of these sessions is entirely up to you. We can work with you on resources, help develop ideas, troubleshoot, or help with specific questions you may have.
Zoom from your front room – anywhere!
Wednesdays 14th, 21st & 28th May 2025
09:30-11:30 (for timezones outside of the UK please check this converter)
Our online training programme consists of three interactive Zoom sessions, plus a 1:1 session with course leaders to focus entirely on you and your work. Each interactive session lasts 2 hours.
We keep groups small to allow full participation from everyone, ensuring you get valuable feedback from your peers and the course leaders. You should finish this training with resources you can use straight away and a good idea of how to progress your work further.
You’ll also receive a discount code for Figurenotes resources, which you can use on anything from stickers to a subscription, as well as free access to Notate for the duration of the course.
For all music educators and practitioners. You’ll receive invigorating CPD from the experts at Drake Music Scotland, the leading organisation in accessible music.
Figurenotes is a notation that uses colour and shape to show pitch and rhythm, with a very clear progression towards conventional notation. People at different levels of reading can play together and progress at their own pace.
Our training is designed for music teachers, practitioners, community musicians, music therapists, and instrumental teachers. If you aren’t sure about the level of basic music knowledge required and whether this training is for you, please get in touch for some guidance and we’d be happy to help.
Complete the booking form on this page, then click the ‘book now’ button below to pay for your place via our online shop. Here you can either pay by PayPal, credit/debit card, or request an invoice. Refunds cannot be made for non-attendance. If you need to send a purchase order, please email these to figurenotes@drakemusicscotland.org.
Funding is available to people in Scotland via the YMI CPD Fund
To access a student discount of £50, use code STUDENT at checkout. Please email us with your institution and course to be eligible.
Contact us at figurenotes@drakemusicscotland.org if you have any questions
