This is a great game for students of all ages who are having trouble with right and left hands, or who struggle to associate those with up and down on the staff. The quick pace and fun actions of Left Right Smash Crash make it a great brain break, too, for little ones who need … Read more
Do you have any students for whom finger numbers seem to be completely invisible?! Peachy Lemons is a great way to bringing them to life. This game asks students to identify patterns as either peaches (good fingering) or lemons (bad fingering) and while not all the decisions can be this cut and dry, the main … Read more
Naming finger numbers and actually connecting them to finger movement are two very different things. Newbies (especially young ones) need lots of practice playing patterns of fingers and can really benefit from doing this away from the piano so that there is less pressure to play the correct notes. How to Play Check which finger … Read more
If you’re teaching preschoolers, you know that simply explaining finger numbers is not enough. Young students need extra practice identifying their finger numbers on both hands, and moving each finger in turn to build dexterity. Note: This game is easily adapted if you teach other instruments. Simply remove the thumb picture card and the number … Read more
Fingerplays are a great way to get your preschool students to improve their dexterity and also learn about finger numbers and counting. These key skills will help them to move forward more quickly in their piano studies. Each fingerplay is accompanied by a picture so that students who can’t yet read can still choose which … Read more
What better way to kick off lessons with a new student than with Finger Twister?! This game is perfect for the beginning lessons and is adaptable to younger and older students. How to Play Each player in turn should spin the spinner and place the correct finger on the board. If working with young children, … Read more