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Assign it to students. Collect their recorded first reads. Here's the exact workflow in Flat for Education, from generator to gradebook.","\u003Cp>The standard sight-reading assignment workflow in most schools has too many steps. A teacher finds or creates an exercise, formats it, prints it, or converts it to a PDF, distributes it somehow, students read it, and then the teacher either runs individual playing tests (time-consuming) or takes their word for it (useless). The whole process takes more preparation time than the actual reading does.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Flat for Education's sight reading generator, combined with the platform's performance assignment tool, collapses this into a single workflow. Generate. Assign. Students record. You review. Here's exactly how it works.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"what-is-the-sight-reading-generator\">What is the sight-reading generator?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The sight-reading generator is a tool built into Flat for Education that creates unique 8-measure sight-reading exercises on demand. You choose the instrument and the difficulty level. The platform generates a notated exercise instantly. Run the generator again with the same settings and you get a different exercise. Every exercise is unique, which means students cannot share answers or look up the exercise in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The generator currently supports Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, and Vocals. Generated exercises are saved automatically in the student's score library under a folder called Sight Reading.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"step-1-generate-the-exercise\">Step 1: Generate the exercise\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Log into Flat for Education and open the sight-reading generator from your teacher dashboard in the \u003Cstrong>tools\u003C\u002Fstrong> section.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli>Select the instrument for the exercise.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Choose a difficulty level appropriate for your students' current reading level.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>The platform generates the exercise instantly as a standard notation score.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Preview the exercise to confirm it's appropriate. If you want a different version, regenerate with the same settings.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.flat.io\u002Fen\u002Feducation\u002Fsight-reading-generator\u002F?ref=blog.flat.io\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fsight-reading-generator.gif\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1195\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fsight-reading-generator.gif 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fsight-reading-generator.gif 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fsight-reading-generator.gif 1195w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Generating a sight-reading assessment on Flat for Education\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>One useful decision at this stage: do you want every student to receive the same exercise, or a different one? If you're using the exercise as a class warm-up projected on screen, one exercise for the whole class is fine. If you're collecting individual recorded submissions, you can generate a different exercise for each student so no one hears another student's version in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"step-2-create-a-performance-assignment\">Step 2: Create a performance assignment\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The sight-reading exercise becomes a real assignment through Flat for Education's performance assignment tool. This is what makes the recording and submission workflow possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli>From your Resource Library, create a new \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.flat.io\u002Fen\u002Feducation\u002Fperformance-assignments\u002F?ref=blog.flat.io\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Performance Assignment\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Attach the generated sight-reading exercise as the score students will perform against.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Write the assignment instructions. Be explicit: \"This is a first-read exercise. Do not practise before recording. Record your first attempt and submit.\"\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Set the due date and any gradebook settings.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Publish to your class.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fstep-3-instructions-performance.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fstep-3-instructions-performance.png 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fstep-3-instructions-performance.png 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fstep-3-instructions-performance.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Adding the sight-reading score and instructions to Flat for Education's performance assignments\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Students receive the assignment in their normal Flat for Education workspace. They open the exercise, read through it once if they want to prepare (that's fine and normal), then record their performance using their device microphone directly inside the platform. The audio records alongside the score and submits together.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"step-3-distribute-through-your-lms\">Step 3: Distribute through your LMS\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Flat for Education integrates natively with Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Canvas, Schoology, and MusicFirst. The assignment appears in students' normal coursework view and grades return automatically to your LMS gradebook when you mark submissions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Students don't need to navigate to a separate platform. They see the sight reading assignment alongside their other coursework, open it, record, and submit. The submission includes both the audio recording and the score, so you can listen while reading the notation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"step-4-review-recordings-and-give-feedback\">Step 4: Review recordings and give feedback\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Open the assignment dashboard in Flat for Education. Each student's submission shows the score they performed and the audio recording of their first read.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Review the recording while following the score. You can leave timestamped comments at specific points in the recording: \"Lost the beat here at measure 5,\" \"Good rhythm in measures 1-3,\" \"Pitch accuracy drops after the break at measure 6.\" Students receive this feedback attached to the specific moment in their recording.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"step-5-build-a-sight-reading-record-over-time\">Step 5: Build a sight-reading record over time\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The most powerful use of this workflow isn't a single assignment. It's doing this once a month, consistently. A September recording and a January recording of sight-reading exercises at the same difficulty level tell a clear story about development. The student can hear it. You can hear it. A parent can hear it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Keep difficulty levels consistent across monthly submissions so you're comparing like with like. Note when you increase the difficulty level: that's a milestone worth recording in your feedback. \"I've moved you to the next difficulty level this month, which means the exercises will introduce some new rhythmic patterns. Keep the same approach.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"using-the-same-exercise-as-a-class-warm-up-and-individual-assessment\">Using the same exercise as a class warm-up and individual assessment\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>These two uses don't have to be separate. Generate an exercise for a class warm-up at the start of the period. Everyone reads together from the projected score. Then assign a different generated exercise (same difficulty, different notes) as an individual home recording. Students know what the difficulty level feels like from the class read. The home recording captures their independent performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This is the most efficient sight-reading routine: 5 minutes of class sight-reading warm-up, one individual assignment per month, and minimal teacher preparation time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch3 id=\"can-i-give-every-student-a-different-exercise\">Can I give every student a different exercise?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Yes. Generate a new exercise for each student using the same instrument and difficulty settings. Each generated exercise is unique, so students cannot share or look up the answer. You can create multiple exercises quickly and assign them individually through the performance assignment tool. This is the most rigorous approach for individual playing test contexts where you want evidence of genuine first-read performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"how-do-students-record-their-sight-reading\">How do students record their sight reading?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Students open the performance assignment in Flat for Education on any device (Chromebook, tablet, laptop, or phone) and use the built-in recording tool, which uses the device microphone. The recording begins when they're ready, runs for the duration of the performance, and submits automatically alongside the score when they complete the assignment. No separate app or recording software is needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"how-long-are-the-generated-exercises\">How long are the generated exercises?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>All exercises generated by the sight-reading generator are 8 measures long. This is a practical length for a sight-reading exercise: long enough to require sustained reading attention, short enough to complete in a single attempt and review quickly as a teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"does-the-grade-go-back-to-google-classroom-or-my-lms-automatically\">Does the grade go back to Google Classroom or my LMS automatically?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Yes. When you mark a performance assignment in Flat for Education, the grade returns automatically to Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Canvas, Schoology, depending on which LMS you're using. Students see their grade and any comments in their normal coursework view. You don't need to enter grades manually in a second system.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"can-i-use-the-sight-reading-generator-for-a-class-warm-up-without-creating-a-formal-assignment\">Can I use the sight-reading generator for a class warm-up without creating a formal assignment?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Yes. Generate an exercise, project it on screen, and use it for a class read-through without creating any assignment. The generator works as a standalone tool independent of the assignment workflow. The formal assignment structure (with recording and grade return) is for contexts where you want individual evidence and a gradebook entry. Both uses are valid, and many teachers use both in the same week.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fbanner-sight-reading2.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1808\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fbanner-sight-reading2.png 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fbanner-sight-reading2.png 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fbanner-sight-reading2.png 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fbanner-sight-reading2.png 1808w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Flat for Education's sight-reading generator and performance assignment tools work together to make regular sight-reading practice possible without significant teacher preparation time. Generate exercises in seconds, collect recorded submissions, and build a termly picture of each student's reading development. Free 30-day trial at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fflat.io\u002Fedu?ref=blog.flat.io\">flat.io\u002Fedu\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fhow-to-assign-sight-reading-exercises-flat-for-education\u002F",[128,131,134],{"name":129,"slug":130},"Flat for Education","flat-for-education",{"name":132,"slug":133},"Flat for Education - Music Education Resources","flat-for-education-resources",{"name":135,"slug":136},"Flat for Education - News & Updates","flat-for-education-updates",[138],{"name":139,"picture":140},"Noemie Aschenbroich","https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2022\u002F03\u002FIMG_0057.JPG",{"id":142,"slug":142,"featureImage":143,"publicationDate":144,"title":145,"excerpt":146,"html":147,"url":148,"tags":149,"authors":153},"69cbb9c22ceef1b60c1c838f","https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fproductivity-tools-practice--2-.png","2026-04-20T18:10:43.000+02:00","The Practice Tools Built Into Flat for Education (Metronome, Tuner, Tone Generator, Sound Analysis)","Ask a music teacher how many browser tabs they have open before class and the answer tends to be embarrassing. One for the platform. One for a metronome. One for a tuner. Maybe another for a tone generator. These are tools every music student needs, and for years, getting all of them into a classroom has meant finding separate apps, explaining how to use each one, and watching students spend the first five minutes of practice trying to remember which tab has the click.\n\nFlat for Education now in","\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ask a music teacher how many browser tabs they have open before class and the answer tends to be embarrassing. One for the platform. One for a metronome. One for a tuner. Maybe another for a tone generator. These are tools every music student needs, and for years, getting all of them into a classroom has meant finding separate apps, explaining how to use each one, and watching students spend the first five minutes of practice trying to remember which tab has the click.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Flat for Education now includes four practice tools built directly into the platform: a metronome, a chromatic tuner, a tone generator, and sound analysis. Students access all of them from the same environment where they do their notation assignments. No downloads. No separate accounts. Works on Chromebooks.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Here's what each tool does and how it fits into class.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FTools-overview-21.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"757\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FTools-overview-21.png 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FTools-overview-21.png 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FTools-overview-21.png 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw2400\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FTools-overview-21.png 2400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 id=\"metronome\">Metronome\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>A full-featured metronome, built into the Flat for Education workspace. Students set their own tempo, choose the time signature, and practice with a click without opening anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For a music teacher, this matters for one specific reason: the metronome being \u003Cem>present\u003C\u002Fem> in the work environment changes whether students actually use it. A student working on a composition assignment in Flat for Education is one click from a steady beat. They don't have to decide to go find a separate tool. It's there.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The difference this makes shows up most clearly with younger students and beginning instrumentalists. A middle school student practicing a melodic line will, left to their own devices, play at whatever tempo feels comfortable. That tempo tends to be inconsistent and usually too fast through the easy parts. The click removes that choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For ensemble work, the metronome also works as a shared reference point during class rehearsals on student devices.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fmetronome--1-.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"757\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fmetronome--1-.png 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fmetronome--1-.png 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fmetronome--1-.png 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw2400\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fmetronome--1-.png 2400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Metronome on Flat for Education\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>How to use the metronome in a Flat for Education session:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli>Open Flat for Education and go to the Tools section in the student workspace.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Select Metronome.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Set the BPM to the tempo for the current practice passage.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Set the time signature to match the piece.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Click Start. Work through the passage with the click before turning it off.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cp>A practical approach for composition assignments: have students set the metronome to the tempo marking they've written on their score before listening to playback. They hear whether their tempo instruction and their actual composition match.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"chromatic-tuner\">Chromatic Tuner\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch3 id=\"what-is-a-chromatic-tuner\">What is a chromatic tuner?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>A chromatic tuner is a device or application that detects the pitch of a note being played and tells the musician whether it's in tune, sharp, or flat. Unlike tuners designed for specific instruments, a chromatic tuner works for any pitched instrument or voice. It uses a microphone to analyse incoming audio and display where the pitch sits relative to equal temperament.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Flat for Education's tuner runs directly in the browser using the student's device microphone. Students play a note, see the pitch displayed in real time, and adjust. No separate app, no separate device balanced on a stand, no sharing a tuner between three students because the department only has one.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Ftuner22.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"757\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Ftuner22.png 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Ftuner22.png 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Ftuner22.png 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw2400\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Ftuner22.png 2400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Tuner on Flat for Education\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>For a band or orchestra teacher, the logistics of tuning 30 students before rehearsal are real. Each student with a tuner in their workspace changes the dynamic: tuning becomes something students do independently at the start of practice, rather than a whole-class activity that takes five minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For voice and choir, the tuner provides immediate visual feedback that helps singers understand their relationship to a target pitch. Students who struggle to hear whether they're flat can see it, which is a different kind of feedback that works for different learners.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The tuner is also accurate enough for practical classroom use, not just rough checking. It handles transposing instruments and works at standard concert pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"tone-generator\">Tone Generator\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch3 id=\"what-is-a-tone-generator-for-music\">What is a tone generator for music?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>A tone generator produces a sustained pitch that musicians use for tuning by ear or training interval recognition. It's different from a tuner: the tuner tells you whether a note is in tune, while the tone generator gives you a target to match. In an ensemble, a teacher sets a reference pitch (typically A440) and students tune to it. In ear training, a tone generator provides the anchor note for interval or chord recognition exercises.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The tone generator in Flat for Education lets teachers set a reference pitch for the whole class or lets students use it independently for ear training or intonation work.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Ftone-generator--1-.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"757\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Ftone-generator--1-.png 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Ftone-generator--1-.png 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Ftone-generator--1-.png 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw2400\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Ftone-generator--1-.png 2400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Tone Generator on Flat for Education \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>In practice, this replaces the piano chord or tuning fork that teachers currently use to start rehearsal. It also extends the usefulness of the tuner: students use the tone generator to find the target pitch, then the tuner to check their instrument against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For students working on ear training exercises outside of class, the tone generator gives them an anchor without needing a piano or keyboard. They can work on interval recognition or pitch matching independently.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"sound-analysis\">Sound Analysis\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The sound analysis tool gives students a visual representation of their playing: a waveform and spectral view of the sound they're producing. Students record themselves, see the resulting audio visualisation, and get a different kind of feedback from what notation or a grade provides.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This tool works differently from the others. The metronome, tuner, and tone generator all give students a target or a check. Sound analysis gives them a picture of what they're actually producing. That visual representation is useful for students who learn differently from verbal or written feedback, and for any student trying to understand the relationship between what playing \u003Cem>feels\u003C\u002Fem> like and what it actually sounds like.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For teachers, sound analysis provides a low-stakes way for students to self-assess tone quality before submitting a performance assignment. A student who records themselves and sees a jagged, inconsistent waveform before submitting is more likely to take another pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fsound-analysis--1-.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fsound-analysis--1-.png 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fsound-analysis--1-.png 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fsound-analysis--1-.png 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw2400\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fsound-analysis--1-.png 2400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Sound Analysis on Flat for Education \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 id=\"these-tools-and-the-new-plans\">These tools and the new plans\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The metronome, tuner, tone generator, and sound analysis tools are included in Flat for Education's Teacher Plan and School or District Plan. They're not available on legacy plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Teacher Plan is $99 per teacher per year plus $6 per student per year, supports up to two teachers, and is fully self-serve. The School or District Plan starts at $599 per year and includes Canvas, Schoology, shared assignment libraries, and training support.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If you're on an existing Flat for Education plan, you can access all four tools immediately by opting in to the new plan structure. Your current pricing stays in place until your next renewal date. Nothing is required today.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For teachers new to Flat for Education, a free 30-day trial includes the full platform and all tools. No credit card required.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr>\u003Ch2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch3 id=\"does-the-flat-for-education-metronome-work-on-chromebooks\">Does the Flat for Education metronome work on Chromebooks?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Yes. All four practice tools are browser-based and run on Chromebooks, laptops, and tablets without any installation. Students access them through the same Flat for Education workspace they use for assignments. There's no separate app to download or account to create.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"can-students-use-the-tuner-with-any-instrument\">Can students use the tuner with any instrument?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Yes. The chromatic tuner uses the device microphone and detects pitch from any instrument or voice. It works for woodwinds, brass, strings, voice, piano, and guitar. For transposing instruments, students can adjust the reference accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"is-the-tone-generator-the-same-as-a-tuner\">Is the tone generator the same as a tuner?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>No. The tuner detects the pitch you're playing and tells you whether it's in tune. The tone generator produces a sustained pitch for you to tune to or sing against. They work together: the tone generator gives you the target, the tuner confirms whether you've matched it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"can-i-use-the-metronome-during-a-composition-assignment\">Can I use the metronome during a composition assignment?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Yes. The tools and the notation editor are in the same platform. Students working on a composition can open the metronome, set it to their intended tempo, and check whether the piece works at that speed. They can also use the tuner and tone generator alongside notation work without switching tabs or applications.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"are-these-tools-available-on-the-free-trial\">Are these tools available on the free trial?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Yes. The free 30-day trial includes the full Flat for Education platform, which includes all four practice tools. You can test everything before committing to a plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Ca href=\"flat.io\u002Fedu\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FCTA.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FCTA.png 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FCTA.png 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FCTA.png 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw2400\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FCTA.png 2400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Start your free trial on Flat for Education\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Flat for Education's free 30-day trial is available at \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fflat.io\u002Fedu?ref=blog.flat.io\">flat.io\u002Fedu\u003C\u002Fa>. No credit card required.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr>\u003Cp>Other articles you might find useful: \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fhow-to-grade-music-composition-assignments-without-losing-your-weekends\u002F\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Grading Music Composition Assignments Using Flat for Education \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fhow-to-run-individual-music-performance-assessments-for-a-full-class-without-scheduling-chaos\u002F\" rel=\"noreferrer\">How to run individual music performance assessments for a full class \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fimport-pdf-sheet-music-flat-for-education\u002F\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Importing PDF scores in Flat for Education and what to do with it\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fthe-practice-tools-built-into-flat-for-education-metronome-tuner-tone-generator-sound-analysis\u002F",[150,151,152],{"name":129,"slug":130},{"name":132,"slug":133},{"name":135,"slug":136},[154],{"name":139,"picture":140},{"id":156,"slug":156,"featureImage":157,"publicationDate":158,"title":159,"excerpt":160,"html":161,"url":162,"tags":163,"authors":166},"69cbb7742ceef1b60c1c8385","https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fnew-tools-billing-flat-for-education.png","2026-04-20T18:07:37.000+02:00","The Tools Music Teachers Keep Open in Other Tabs Are Now Built Into Flat for Education","Count the tabs. Before class, a music teacher opens the platform for composition assignments. Then a browser tab for a metronome. Another for a tuner. A third for sight-reading exercises. A PDF to print for ear training. By the time students arrive, there are five things open and none of them talk to each other.\n\nThat's the problem this update addresses. Flat for Education now includes seven tools built directly into the platform: a sight-reading generator, a tuner, a metronome, a tone generator","\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Count the tabs. Before class, a music teacher opens the platform for composition assignments. Then a browser tab for a metronome. Another for a tuner. A third for sight-reading exercises. A PDF to print for ear training. By the time students arrive, there are five things open and none of them talk to each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That's the problem this update addresses. Flat for Education now includes seven tools built directly into the platform: a sight-reading generator, a tuner, a metronome, a tone generator, sound analysis, ear training worksheets, and fingering worksheets. All of them live alongside the notation editor, assignments, and gradebook you already use.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The platform pricing has also changed to match. Here's what's new, what it means for your classroom, and what happens if you're already a Flat for Education user.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"the-seven-new-tools\">The seven new tools\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Sight-Reading Generator\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Create a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.flat.io\u002Fen\u002Feducation\u002Fsight-reading-generator?ref=blog.flat.io\" rel=\"noreferrer\">sight-reading\u003C\u002Fa> exercise in about thirty seconds. Choose the instrument, clef, and difficulty level. The platform generates a unique 8-measure exercise instantly. You can print it for paper practice or use it as a warm-up during class without any preparation the night before. Assigning it to students depends on your plan — more on that in the plans section below.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The practical difference: sight-reading preparation currently takes time that most teachers don't have. A usable exercise requires selecting appropriate repertoire, checking the difficulty, formatting it for the class, and distributing it. The generator removes every step except choosing the settings.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fnew-tools-sight-reading--2-.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"757\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fnew-tools-sight-reading--2-.png 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fnew-tools-sight-reading--2-.png 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fnew-tools-sight-reading--2-.png 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fnew-tools-sight-reading--2-.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Sight Reading Generator on Flat for Education\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Tuner\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A chromatic tuner that runs directly in each student's workspace, using their device microphone. Students check their pitch independently, before class, during warm-up, or at home. No separate app download. No phone balanced on a music stand. It's there when they open Flat for Education.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.flat.io\u002Fen\u002Feducation\u002Fpractice-tools?ref=blog.flat.io\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FTools-overview.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"757\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FTools-overview.png 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FTools-overview.png 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FTools-overview.png 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FTools-overview.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Practice tools on Flat for Education\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Metronome\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A full metronome inside the platform. Students set their own tempo and practice at pace. For any teacher who has watched students practice without a click, then perform with one, the value is immediate. The metronome being inside their regular workspace, rather than a separate app they might forget to open, is the meaningful change.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Tone Generator\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Produces a sustained reference pitch for tuning or ear training. Teachers can set a tone for the whole class to tune from. Students can use it independently to check intonation or work on interval recognition. Replaces the tuning fork, the piano chord, the separate tone generator app.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Sound Analysis\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Gives students a visual representation of their sound: a waveform and spectral view of what they're actually producing. This is different from a tuner. The tuner tells students whether they're in pitch. Sound Analysis shows them the structure and timbre of their tone, which is useful for tone quality work and self-assessment in a way that a needle-and-dial can't replicate.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.flat.io\u002Fen\u002Feducation\u002Fpractice-tools\u002F?ref=blog.flat.io\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Ftuner-practice-tools-flat-for-education.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"886\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Ftuner-practice-tools-flat-for-education.png 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Ftuner-practice-tools-flat-for-education.png 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Ftuner-practice-tools-flat-for-education.png 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw2400\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Ftuner-practice-tools-flat-for-education.png 2400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Flat for Education's practice tools: tuner, metronome, sound analysis and tone generator\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Ear Training Worksheets\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Auto-graded interval identification worksheets. Students complete them inside Flat for Education and get instant feedback. Teachers see results in the same dashboard as composition assignments and performance submissions. No separate grading, no separate platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Fingering Worksheets\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Auto-graded recorder fingering exercises, currently supporting Soprano Recorder (Baroque) and Alto Recorder (Baroque). Covers the mechanics that take repeated explanation: which fingers, which holes, which positions. Students can revisit at their own pace and the result goes into the gradebook like any other assignment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.flat.io\u002Fen\u002Feducation\u002Fworksheet\u002F?ref=blog.flat.io#_1-choose-exercises\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fear-training-fingering-worksheet--2-.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"757\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fear-training-fingering-worksheet--2-.png 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fear-training-fingering-worksheet--2-.png 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fear-training-fingering-worksheet--2-.png 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fear-training-fingering-worksheet--2-.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Interval ear training and recorder fingering worksheets on Flat for Education\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Student interface language\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Students can choose the language in which assignments and the platform interface are displayed. This isn't a tool or an assignment type, just a practical detail that matters in multilingual classrooms, international schools, and programs where students are learning in their second language.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"what-this-means-for-how-class-works\">What this means for how class works\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Before this, running a music classroom with digital tools required assembling a collection of apps and platforms that were never designed to work together. Notation in one place, practice tools somewhere else, theory assessment in a third place. Each transition point was an opportunity for a student to get lost, a grade to go unrecorded, or a teacher to spend Tuesday evening managing logistics instead of preparing music.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The new tools don't replace what Flat for Education already does. Composition assignments, performance assessment, in-score feedback, and LMS grade sync all work exactly as before. The tools extend the platform into daily practice: the tuning that happens before rehearsal, the metronome work that happens during practice, the ear training that happens between assignments.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For students, this matters because the practice tools live in the same environment as their schoolwork. A student who opens Flat for Education to work on a composition assignment is one click from the metronome, the tuner, or a sight-reading warm-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fassignment-creation-flow-medium-en--1-.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1719\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fassignment-creation-flow-medium-en--1-.png 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fassignment-creation-flow-medium-en--1-.png 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fassignment-creation-flow-medium-en--1-.png 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002Fassignment-creation-flow-medium-en--1-.png 1719w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Flat for Education's practice tools and sight-reading generator\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 id=\"the-updated-plans\">The updated plans\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The seven new tools are included in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.flat.io\u002Fen\u002Feducation\u002Fplan\u002F?ref=blog.flat.io#teacher-plan\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Flat for Education's Teacher Plan and School or District Plan\u003C\u002Fa>. Pricing has also moved to a per-student model.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Teacher Plan: $99 per teacher per year, plus $6 per student per year\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Designed for one or two teachers working independently. Fully self-serve: buy, renew, and manage your account directly without approval processes. Stays under the $100 purchase order threshold that many schools require for credit card purchases, which means most teachers can buy directly without waiting for administrative approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Includes: the full notation editor, all seven new tools, composition and performance assignments, auto-graded theory worksheets, Sight-reading and practice tools, Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams integration, score library, and PDF import.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Two teachers on the same Teacher Plan each have their own independent workspace. They can access assignments shared within their classes and share music with each other, but they do not have a shared assignment library. If you need a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fflat.io\u002Fen-GB\u002Fedu\u002Fresource-library?ref=blog.flat.io\" rel=\"noreferrer\">shared resource library\u003C\u002Fa> across your department, that's part of the School or District Plan. Teachers on the Teacher Plan who need Canvas, Schoology, Classlink, or LTI integrations should contact \u003Ca href=\"mailto:edu@flat.io\">edu@flat.io\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>School or District Plan: starting at $599 per year\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Includes a minimum of two teacher licences. Additional teachers at $79 per year. Student pricing from $4 to $6 per student, depending on volume.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Includes everything in the Teacher Plan, plus Canvas, Schoology, Classlink, and LTI integrations, a shared assignment library that all teachers in the school can access and contribute to, onboarding support, three hours of virtual training, and access to our education team for training, professional development, and usage insights beyond standard support channels.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>District Site License: custom pricing\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unlimited teachers and students. Dedicated onboarding, implementation support, and full-day in-person training.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.flat.io\u002Fen\u002Feducation\u002Fplan\u002F?ref=blog.flat.io#school-and-district-plan\" rel=\"noreferrer\">👉 Read more about the new pricing plans here. \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.flat.io\u002Fen\u002Feducation\u002Fplan\u002F?ref=blog.flat.io#school-and-district-plan\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FFlat-for-Education-New-Pricing--Comparisn--without-Legacy-Plan-.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2320\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FFlat-for-Education-New-Pricing--Comparisn--without-Legacy-Plan-.png 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FFlat-for-Education-New-Pricing--Comparisn--without-Legacy-Plan-.png 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FFlat-for-Education-New-Pricing--Comparisn--without-Legacy-Plan-.png 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw2400\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FFlat-for-Education-New-Pricing--Comparisn--without-Legacy-Plan-.png 2400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 id=\"if-youre-already-on-a-flat-for-education-plan\">If you're already on a Flat for Education plan\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If you have an existing plan, your setup stays exactly as it is. Nothing is taken away. You can renew at your current rate for as long as you like on the \"legacy plan\".\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The new tools are part of the updated Teacher Plan and School Plan. If you want to access them, you'll need to move to one of the new plans. Once you do, that becomes your plan going forward. There's no separate trial period for the new tools on a legacy plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If your current workflow is working well and you don't need the new tools, staying put is a completely reasonable choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch3 id=\"which-lms-integrations-are-included-on-which-plan\">Which LMS integrations are included on which plan?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams are included on all plans, including the Teacher Plan. Canvas, Schoology, Classlink, and LTI integrations are available on the School or District Plan and Site License. If you're on a Teacher Plan and need one of these integrations, contact \u003Ca href=\"mailto:edu@flat.io\">edu@flat.io\u003C\u002Fa>. If you already have Canvas, Schoology, Classlink, or LTI access on a legacy plan and are moving to the Teacher Plan, you keep that access.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"do-two-teachers-on-the-same-teacher-plan-share-assignments\">Do two teachers on the same Teacher Plan share assignments?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Not a shared library, no. Two teachers on the Teacher Plan each have their own independent workspace. They can access assignments distributed within their shared classes and share individual scores and music with each other. What they don't have is a shared resource library where both teachers can browse, contribute to, and reuse each other's assignments. That collaborative library is part of the School or District Plan, which is designed for departments of three or more teachers working together.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"if-i-stay-on-my-legacy-plan-can-i-renew-at-the-same-rate\">If I stay on my legacy plan, can I renew at the same rate?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Yes. Legacy plan users can renew at their current rate for as long as they like. Your existing features stay in place and nothing is removed. The new tools (sight-reading generator, tuner, metronome, tone generator, sound analysis, ear training worksheets, and fingering worksheets) are available on the Teacher Plan and School Plan only. Moving to a new plan to access the new tools is a permanent change, not a trial, so it's worth taking the time to decide whether the new tools are worth the switch for your program.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"what-does-the-school-or-district-plan-include-in-terms-of-support\">What does the School or District Plan include in terms of support?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Beyond standard customer support, the School or District Plan includes access to our education team for onboarding touchpoints, training sessions, professional development, usage reports and insights, and support for deeper pedagogical questions about integrating Flat for Education into your curriculum. Site License plans include additional in-person training and implementation support. If you want to understand what level of support is right for your school, reach out to \u003Ca href=\"mailto:edu@flat.io\">edu@flat.io\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fflat.io\u002Fedu?ref=blog.flat.io\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FCTA-Banner-blog-post.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FCTA-Banner-blog-post.png 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FCTA-Banner-blog-post.png 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1600\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FCTA-Banner-blog-post.png 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F04\u002FCTA-Banner-blog-post.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Flat for Education offers a free 30-day trial with no credit card required. The trial includes access to all seven new tools, so you can see the full platform before making any decisions. Start at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fflat.io\u002Fedu?ref=blog.flat.io\">flat.io\u002Fedu\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Related articles:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fhow-to-grade-music-composition-assignments-without-losing-your-weekends\u002F\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Grading Music Composition Assignments Using Flat for Education\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fhow-to-run-individual-music-performance-assessments-for-a-full-class-without-scheduling-chaos\u002F\" rel=\"noreferrer\">How to run individual music performance assessments for a full class\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fflat-for-education-vs-soundtrap\u002F\" rel=\"noreferrer\">How Soundtrap and Flat for Education boost music class engagement\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","https:\u002F\u002Fblog.flat.io\u002Fthe-tools-music-teachers-keep-open-in-other-tabs-are-now-built-into-flat-for-education\u002F",[164,165],{"name":129,"slug":130},{"name":135,"slug":136},[167],{"name":139,"picture":140},1778599196204]