Each row names every meaningful score label. Read left to right in numbered equal spaces. Use broad paper or raised-line cards fixed on a table; no small loose pieces are needed. A neutral adult may place a card only as the child directs. Printed outlines and colour carry no extra meaning.
Three sound places
File: print/sound-rest.svg / print/sound-rest.pdf.
Exact content: Three equal numbered spaces, each with X. X means one short event; a response box asks for an intended fictional purpose.
Verbatim printed text in layout order: SUBJECTNEST · FOUNDATION MUSIC | Original graphic scores · quiet route always available | A · THREE SOUND PLACES | X means one short sound idea. Number every slot. | 1 | X | 2 | X | 3 | X | CHOOSE: WHAT MIGHT THREE MARKS SUGGEST? | My paper idea: | I chose three because: | Original resource · CC BY 4.0 · Source and access notes in pack.
Tactile alternative: Make numbered raised cells from folded paper or thick card. Read the exact content above without indicating any fresh-check answer; allow the child to direct one broad X, REST, LONG, SHORT, LOW or HIGH label per corresponding cell. For the two-phrase sheets, separate cells 3 and 4 with a raised divider. A two-slot LONG band should physically span both cells. For a blank/share sheet, a scribe records only the child’s direction. A child may instead point or use AAC.
Where is the quiet?
File: print/shift-rest.svg / print/shift-rest.pdf.
Exact content: Upper three-slot row X REST X; lower row REST X X. Both rows have two sound ideas and one quiet slot.
Verbatim printed text in layout order: SUBJECTNEST · FOUNDATION MUSIC | Original graphic scores · quiet route always available | B · WHERE IS THE QUIET? | REST means no sound in that slot. | MIDDLE REST | 1 | X | 2 | REST | 3 | X | BEGINNING REST | 1 | REST | 2 | X | 3 | X | Each row: two X events and one quiet space. | Original resource · CC BY 4.0 · Source and access notes in pack.
Tactile alternative: Make numbered raised cells from folded paper or thick card. Read the exact content above without indicating any fresh-check answer; allow the child to direct one broad X, REST, LONG, SHORT, LOW or HIGH label per corresponding cell. For the two-phrase sheets, separate cells 3 and 4 with a raised divider. A two-slot LONG band should physically span both cells. For a blank/share sheet, a scribe records only the child’s direction. A child may instead point or use AAC.
Long then short
File: print/long-short.svg / print/long-short.pdf.
Exact content: One broad LONG band covers slots 1 and 2; one SHORT box covers slot 3.
Verbatim printed text in layout order: SUBJECTNEST · FOUNDATION MUSIC | Original graphic scores · quiet route always available | C · LONG THEN SHORT | Three equal slots. A band covers slots 1–2. | 1–2 | LONG | 3 | SHORT | ONE EVENT LASTS TWO SLOTS | THEN ONE EVENT LASTS ONE SLOT | Trace the band; no sustained voice is required. | Original resource · CC BY 4.0 · Source and access notes in pack.
Tactile alternative: Make numbered raised cells from folded paper or thick card. Read the exact content above without indicating any fresh-check answer; allow the child to direct one broad X, REST, LONG, SHORT, LOW or HIGH label per corresponding cell. For the two-phrase sheets, separate cells 3 and 4 with a raised divider. A two-slot LONG band should physically span both cells. For a blank/share sheet, a scribe records only the child’s direction. A child may instead point or use AAC.
Low, quiet, high
File: print/low-high.svg / print/low-high.pdf.
Exact content: Three slots labelled LOW, REST, HIGH with an upward visual line. This is a planned pitch contour, not a hearing result.
Verbatim printed text in layout order: SUBJECTNEST · FOUNDATION MUSIC | Original graphic scores · quiet route always available | D · LOW, QUIET, HIGH | Pitch labels plan a contour; they are not volume. | 1 | LOW | 2 | REST | 3 | HIGH | LOW | HIGH | Silent labels do not show what someone heard. | Original resource · CC BY 4.0 · Source and access notes in pack.
Tactile alternative: Make numbered raised cells from folded paper or thick card. Read the exact content above without indicating any fresh-check answer; allow the child to direct one broad X, REST, LONG, SHORT, LOW or HIGH label per corresponding cell. For the two-phrase sheets, separate cells 3 and 4 with a raised divider. A two-slot LONG band should physically span both cells. For a blank/share sheet, a scribe records only the child’s direction. A child may instead point or use AAC.
Again or change?
File: print/repeat-contrast.svg / print/repeat-contrast.pdf.
Exact content: Six-slot P then P is X REST X / X REST X; P then Q is X REST X / REST X X. Four X events in each.
Verbatim printed text in layout order: SUBJECTNEST · FOUNDATION MUSIC | Original graphic scores · quiet route always available | E · AGAIN OR CHANGE? | P then P · same quiet place | 1 | X | 2 | REST | 3 | X | 4 | X | 5 | REST | 6 | X | P then Q · second quiet place moves | 1 | X | 2 | REST | 3 | X | 4 | REST | 5 | X | 6 | X | Both rows have six slots and four X events. | Point to the rest in the second group. | Original resource · CC BY 4.0 · Source and access notes in pack.
Tactile alternative: Make numbered raised cells from folded paper or thick card. Read the exact content above without indicating any fresh-check answer; allow the child to direct one broad X, REST, LONG, SHORT, LOW or HIGH label per corresponding cell. For the two-phrase sheets, separate cells 3 and 4 with a raised divider. A two-slot LONG band should physically span both cells. For a blank/share sheet, a scribe records only the child’s direction. A child may instead point or use AAC.
My score, my choice
File: print/choice-share.svg / print/choice-share.pdf.
Exact content: Blank three-slot score; fields for maker, intended idea, audience choice and whether score or optional sound was shared, rehearsed or passed.
Verbatim printed text in layout order: SUBJECTNEST · FOUNDATION MUSIC | Original graphic scores · quiet route always available | F · MY SCORE, MY CHOICE | Make a three-slot idea with X or REST cards. | 1 | ___ | 2 | ___ | 3 | ___ | Maker: ______ | My intended idea: ___ | I chose to share with: ______ | Score / optional sound / rehearsal / pass | Original resource · CC BY 4.0 · Source and access notes in pack.
Tactile alternative: Make numbered raised cells from folded paper or thick card. Read the exact content above without indicating any fresh-check answer; allow the child to direct one broad X, REST, LONG, SHORT, LOW or HIGH label per corresponding cell. For the two-phrase sheets, separate cells 3 and 4 with a raised divider. A two-slot LONG band should physically span both cells. For a blank/share sheet, a scribe records only the child’s direction. A child may instead point or use AAC.
New G paper greenhouse
File: check/fresh-g.svg / check/fresh-g.pdf.
Exact content: Starting three-slot score REST REST X. Brief says keep slot 1 quiet and have X at slots 2 and 3. The sheet does not show the revised score.
Verbatim printed text in layout order: SUBJECTNEST · FOUNDATION MUSIC | Original graphic scores · quiet route always available | G · NEW PAPER GREENHOUSE | START: count 1 quiet, count 2 quiet, count 3 X. | 1 | REST | 2 | REST | 3 | X | The maker wants X at counts 2 and 3. | Keep count 1 quiet. Change one card. | My new score: ____ | I changed count ___ because ___ | Original resource · CC BY 4.0 · Source and access notes in pack.
Tactile alternative: Make numbered raised cells from folded paper or thick card. Read the exact content above without indicating any fresh-check answer; allow the child to direct one broad X, REST, LONG, SHORT, LOW or HIGH label per corresponding cell. For the two-phrase sheets, separate cells 3 and 4 with a raised divider. A two-slot LONG band should physically span both cells. For a blank/share sheet, a scribe records only the child’s direction. A child may instead point or use AAC.
New H two paper messages
File: check/fresh-h.svg / check/fresh-h.pdf.
Exact content: Starting six-slot score REST X REST / REST X REST. Keep first phrase and add an X after the second phrase middle X. The sheet does not show the revised score.
Verbatim printed text in layout order: SUBJECTNEST · FOUNDATION MUSIC | Original graphic scores · quiet route always available | H · TWO PAPER MESSAGES | START: two matching groups of three. | 1 | REST | 2 | X | 3 | REST | 4 | REST | 5 | X | 6 | REST | Keep the first group. In the second group, | add one X AFTER its middle X. | My six-slot score: ___ | I changed count ___ because ______ | Willing audience / puppet rehearsal / pass | Original resource · CC BY 4.0 · Source and access notes in pack.
Tactile alternative: Make numbered raised cells from folded paper or thick card. Read the exact content above without indicating any fresh-check answer; allow the child to direct one broad X, REST, LONG, SHORT, LOW or HIGH label per corresponding cell. For the two-phrase sheets, separate cells 3 and 4 with a raised divider. A two-slot LONG band should physically span both cells. For a blank/share sheet, a scribe records only the child’s direction. A child may instead point or use AAC.
Limits: Silent cards demonstrate a planned musical idea. They cannot show perceived pitch, timing production, timbre recognition or musical performance. Only an actual willing person receiving the child’s work provides limited audience-sharing evidence.