I purchased "Complete Color Coded Flash Cards for All Beginning Music Students" (5.25 x 4.125 x 2.875, 89 cards) by Alfred Publishing, "Music Flash Cards Set A (Hal Leonard Student Piano Library)" ( 6 x 3 x 1.125, 126 cards) by Jeff Schroedl Blake, and "Music Flash Cards set B (Educational Piano Library)" (6 x 3 x 1.125, 138 cards) by Hal Leonard Corp. Henceforth these will be referred to as "Complete Set," "Set A," and "Set B," respectively. Each sells for full retail on Amazon, $4.95. None are laminated. None come in a box; each has only a cardboard wrap (secured with a rubber band) that covers where the face, spine, and back of book would be. All have answers on back along with card numbers. All are color coded for different areas of study. The Complete Set and Set A both show the notes on the piano keyboard relative to Middle C. Complete Set (89 cards) * cards 1-36 (yellow): Bass Clef; Treble Clef; Bass clef notes Low C through E above Middle C; Treble clef notes A below Middle C through High C. * cards 37-50 (pink): Eighth though whole note including dotted fourth and dotted half; Eight rest through whole rest; time signatures 2/4, 3/4, 4/4. * cards 51-65 (white): Words and symbols describing the tempo and volume of music. * cards 66-77 (green): special music notations (sharp, flat, natural, fermata, pedal sign, 8va, staccato, slur, tied, repeat, repeats, D.C. al Fine). * cards 78-89 (blue): harmonic and melodic intervals (treble clef only), key signatures Set A (120 cards) * cards 1-26 (pink): musical notations, symbols and words for tempo and loudness * cards 27-40 (pink): intervals (separate cards for treble and bass clefs) * cards 1-33 (white): Low C through High C on joined Treble and Bass clef; Middle ledger B below Middle C to D above Middle C (shows two lines between clefs in a confusing manner). * cards 34-40: (white): explanatory card, three note reading patterns (whole notes on two lines, no staff) * cards 1-10 (yellow): explanatory card, quarter through whole note, quarter through whole rest, dotted half note, 4/4 time, 3/4 time * cards 11-27 (yellow): Two-measure rhythm patterns * cards 28-40 (yellow): Four-measure rhythm patterns Set B (120 cards) * cards 41-80 (pink): musical terms (for tempo and loudness). * cards 41-80 (white): Scales, chords, and progressions * cards 41-51 (yellow): Eighth notes and rests, dotted quarter, triplet, 2/4, 3/8, 6/8, common time, cut time * cards 52-80 (yellow): Four-measure rhythm patterns For the beginner piano student or someone who just wants to read music to play a harmonica or melodica, the Complete Set is probably more than adequate. I'll be putting Set A and Set B into a drawer and using the Complete Set. Set A and Set B seem more appropriate for the advanced piano student (or aspiring advanced piano student) who not only wants to learn to read music but also play complicated piano pieces. It is unfortunate that both sets A and B must be purchased just to get all the basic notes/rests eighth through whole. Beginners probably do not need to know the additional 40 foreign words that subjectively describe the tempo or loudness of music, nor the scales, chords, and progressions, nor the 4-measure rhythm patterns that are included in Set B.

Cards aren’t see through, which is great!! They are large, and easy to read. The explanations are really good and the cards are even separated by category using color. While they don’t come with a box, the little sleeve they come with works fine if you have a rubber band. For me, these are working perfect in learning how to read sheet music for piano.

We like the cards for note memorization.

I like the cards and the design, and the price is great. However, they come bundled with some cardboard wrapped around them to hold them together. The company needs to at least put one—if not two—hole punches through the deck, so we consumers could put something to hold them together, such as a metal snap ring.

excellent for new music students, good quality

These are a great tool in learning to read music! I use them with my students!

Large print easy to read and covers everything you need to know to learn to recognize notes.

This economical, but well-designed set of Flash Cards is targeted for all beginning music students. It is especially helpful for those (children and adults) who are learning keyboards, harps, or beginning band instruments. Music teachers and homeschooling parents may enjoy having this little set as a fun, "go-to" activity that builds music theory, critical thinking, sight-reading, and vocabulary. Games using the cards can create interest and opportunities for additional practice. In my quest to learn the harp and to share music with others, I wanted a quick, non-electronic, and easy-to-read method to learn / review musical notes, terms, and symbols. At the time, Amazon had several types of products in this area. I took some time to decide which product would be best for me. I selected this set, and that choice has proven to be a good one! This is a nice, easy-to-read / easy-to-understand set of flash cards, and the colors do seem to stimulate one's mind, memory. Eye-glass wearers will appreciate the big, dark fonts on these cards. What's nice is that the cards are two-sided with the teaching item on front and its answer on back. Apparently, some flash card sets in music do not have the answers on back; I read this in one Amazon review. What's the point of having the card if you don't have the meaning with it? Fortunately, this 89 Color-Coded Flash Card set gives the learner and teacher both sides of the situation, which is most appreciated!) Cards 3 through 36 show the named notes as they would appear on the musical staff as well as their location on piano / keyboard. This set contains the following information: Canary Cards (1-36): Clef Signs, Notes on Staff, Low C through Middle C through High C Pink Cards (37-50): Note Values, Rest Values, Time Signature White Cards (51-65): Tempo Marks, Dynamic Signs Green Cards (66-77): Musical Symbols Blue Cards (78-89): Melodic & Harmonic Intervals; Key Signatures I'm well pleased with these cards and highly recommend them for beginning students and for those who want a refresher in music. Teachers: if you are using these in a classroom setting, buy one of those little "Page Up" stands that people use for typing. You can then display your note of the day / week.