This is one of the best tools in my kit for when a student doesn’t grasp the concrete relationship between the grand staff and the keyboard – that it is a direct representation, not a series of random notes. By placing the notes on the keys themselves, we make this more clear over time which … Read more
This twist on the old classic “pig” familiarises students with pentatonic scales while having heaps of fun. While the pentatonics are not often practiced with the same regularity as major or minor scales, they are fantastic tools for improvising and composing and this game can act as a springboard for more creative projects. How to … Read more
For beginners, it’s not obvious that the grand staff relates directly to the piano keys. This game aims to make that association clear with matching sets for the staff, keys and letter names. If you want to buy a printed version of Lions, Tigers and Bears, you can find it in the Colourful Keys store, … Read more
Bobbing for apples? How ’bout bobbing for intervals instead? In this game students try to match up intervals to get a full set of apples, and learn to recognise different intervals quickly in the process. How to Play The goal of the game is to get a matching set of 4 of the same interval. … 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
Bananas and Ladders is the perfect 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. Working around the board, your students will review intervals, terms, note names and tied note values while the bananas (like snakes … Read more