Getting Started

When I first discovered that there were theory games for free to print on the internet I was super excited! Then I quickly became overwhelmed - there were SOOOO many!!!! I created this blog as a collection of my favorite games and activities that I use along with my own games. My goal is to have at least one game to teach every theory concept. If this is your first time adding games to your piano lessons please read my Tips for Getting Started post for my suggestions to make it easier! There are a lot of affiliate links to make getting started a little easier! I hope you have a great Party at YOUR Piano!

Theory Tests

My goal is to have a game to review every theory concept and a way to test their understanding at the end of each level. I have students in both the alfred and in the faber series - over time I will have a list of every concept taught in the theory books along with the games that will help them and a test at the end of the theory book! It is quite the process please keep checking back!

Monday, March 30, 2015

Learning notes and keys

One of my first creations was a way to call out keyboard letters.  I had some thick foam shapes that I wrote each of the letters of the musical alphabet on.  You could use these mini dominoes, which I also use for teaching chords, and write the letters on the back.  Each letter is used 3 times.  I use these in lots of different ways!  One of my favorite is to call out a letter and the student puts a fun toy on the keyboard.



I have all sorts of random toys I like to use to go on the piano keys.  I try to pick toys that won't scratch the keys.  These rubbery frogs work well....



Several students like these sports erasers that I found.  You can use these from Amazon.com



Here are some other random toys that I use!  Squinkies (small rubbery animals - the girls favorites!!), army men (a favorite with the boys), rubber animals...there are lots of fun options to create a Party at the Piano!!



I will also use the foam letters at the top of the page to call out a letter and the student has to swat the correct note/flashcard.  I love these fly flashcards that Susan Paradis created!  You can find the ways I use them here.


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