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
This note name twist on the classic memory game can be played with one or two players to review the notes in middle C position. The emoji theme makes this extra fun – ask your students to imitate the faces whenever they turn a card over for extra giggles. How to Play Solo version Lay … 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
Important note: You can find links to download either the Dogs and Frogs or Dogs and Gates versions of the cards at the bottom of the page. Which one you prefer is entirely up to you and whether you prefer the “G and A inside the gate” or the “F beside the frog” reference points. Dogs … Read more
In Diatonic Dominoes, students are working to either match tied note values, or notes on the staff with their note names. This is a fun and unique way to practice these beginning skills and works particularly well in partner or overlapping lessons. How to Play Choose whether to play with blue or yellow side of … 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
This board game is a fantastic addition to a Christmas group lesson, camp or the last lesson before your studio’s holiday break. In this game, beginner students need to name notes and identify steps and skips in order to make it all the way to the star at the top of the tree. Watch out … Read more
Buggy Bingo works great in a group lesson, with up to 6 kiddos, or in a one on one lesson with just you and your student playing. There are six different bingo boards to choose from so you could even play multiple rounds and make your students into middle C position superstars! How to Play … Read more
Make sure your beginners graduate from the primer level with this awesome review board game. Branch Boulevard covers beginning note names on the staff, simple note values, and steps and skips. This game is the perfect way to make sure these foundational concepts are really solid before moving on to the next stage. How to … Read more
