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

Pirate Blast!


I saw this post at Sing a New Song where they used pirate ships as part of their theory!  I loved it but they didn't a printable so I made one!    There are so many uses for this game but I use it most as a note review.  I hold up a flashcard (I use Susan Paradis cards) and if they get the note right they get to place a "canon" onto a ship of their choice.  Once they have three canons on a ship they have sunk the ship!  Very easy and basic but something about sinking pirate ships makes it a lot more fun!  You could do the same thing with identifying key signatures, intervals, musical terms, etc!  


You should be able to click on the picture to print.




I found mini checkers at the dollar store that I use as the canons.  You can also use these mini connect four pieces (which also work for the bingo game)




I love using the small flashcards from Susan Paradis.  I print them on colored cardstock...I actually have a couple of sets printed since I sometimes send them home with students to practice so each set has it's own color.





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