I recently gave presentations about music games to the Summit County OhioMTA and the MusicEdConnect.com conference. I thought perhaps some of you might be interested in seeing the handout, which I have posted here on my personal website, joymorin.com. The links in the handout all lead directly to the games and printables being discussed. Enjoy!
Preview:
Building Musicianship Through Games & Activities
by Joy Morin
INTRODUCTION:
- Why use games?
- When to use games?
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PART I: Considering the facets and goals of a teacher’s Teaching Philosophy.
The Teaching Philosophy states (1) the teacher’s GOALS for him-/her-self and the students, as well as, (2) HOW the teacher will lead students to achieve those goals.
Comprehensive musicianship involves:
- Sight-Reading
- Rhythm
- Music Theory
- Music History
- Playing/Harmonizing by Ear
- Improvisation/Composition
- Memorization
- Effective Practicing
PART II: Examples of games and activities that will help you accomplish the goals in your Teaching Philosophy.
Concept: MUSICAL ALPHABET
- Musical Alphabet Card Snakes – Students sort their cards in order and say musical alphabet forwards/backwards. Have students identify which card is missing.
Concept: KEYBOARD TOPOGRAPHY
- Black Key Sorting Cards – Build the keyboard using these cards.
- Find That Piano Key game – Ask student to play 3 different C’s, etc. Can be played in a Round Robin version with a pair or group of students. Use spinner or alphabet dice. Can be done on the keyboard or on a paper keyboard in groups.
- Amazing Keyboard Race – You need a game token for each player and a way to randomly choose letters of the musical alphabet (Scrabble tiles, spinner, or dice). Play it at the piano or use a paper keyboard. On your turn, get a random letter and move your token to that key. Take turns and race to get to the top.
- Spell-A-Keyboard game – Works great on the piano, a paper keyboard, or a floor keyboard (chalk outside). Students spell the words from the cards by marking the corresponding piano keys. Works great in the lesson or in small group settings.
Read the rest here!
Thank you so much for all the wonderful ideas!
Thank you for sharing these wonderful ideas. These will make piano playing more fun and enjoyable especially to children.
Hi! Your site is AMAZING and so helpful. Can you send me the file of teaching with games? The links are leading to a 404 error and the page is not found.