Drilling Italian music terms is not what most kids would call fun. But jumping around and trying to convey “Giocoso” to other students without words? Now that sounds like a hoot! How to Play Put all the cards in a hat or bag. Choose the first performer and ask them to draw a card from … Read more
Note stem rules are one of those music theory concepts that are so dry there doesn’t seem to be any way to spice them up…until now. Act fast and think quick to smash those incorrect note stems before your opponent! How to Play Divide the deck between the two players and place the stacks side … Read more
Do your students just know what to say when you ask about music signs and symbols, or do they really understand them? With Know It! students have to prove their knowledge in so many more ways than just by giving definitions. Level up your students’ knowledge of Italian terms and musical symbols! How to Play … Read more
Haunted Hillwalk is a comprehensive music theory game that tests intermediate students’ understanding of intervals, rhythms, notes and terms. This is an excellent game to use in preparation for an upcoming test or exam, or at any spookily themed occasion. How to Play Place a game token for each player on the “Start” space. Shuffle … Read more
In Ghost Quest, students need to collect as many ghosts as they can by naming or explaining a variety of intermediate music theory terms and symbols. Use this game at your halloween group lessons or special halloween lessons for tons of spooky fun. How to Play Place a game token for each player on the … 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
Fiendish Fishiness is a super fun game for reviewing a variety of music concepts for students at the late beginner level, or those between level 1 and level 2 of most method book series. Instead of a die, students move forward using interval cards and need to answer questions if they want to keep their … Read more
Dynamic Dynamo challenges students to not just recite off a definition of the music terms, but to act out the meaning. In this way students practice the root of the concept – as well as memorising Italian terms and definitions. How to Play Deal 5 cards to each player and place the rest in a … Read more
Christmas Tree Matchup works great in group lessons and adapts very well as a team game for large groups of students. Use this game in group or private lessons before the Christmas break to give the beginning music theory the boost it needs before the holidays. How to Play The goal is to match up … Read more
