Music is one of the essential parts of our lives. Our favourite songs can bring back memories, they can make us fall in love all over again, and they can even help calm a crying baby! As adults, we often take music for granted, but it’s not always easy to teach children about music. There are many different ways that parents or teachers can use games as an educational tool to teach kids about music.
In this blog post, we will share six brilliant ways you can use games with your girls and help them learn more about their favourite subject – Music!
Let’s take a look at these musical games.
- Music Boxes
One way to teach music is by playing simple games with musical objects, such as using a cardboard box and sticks or strings to play the notes of a song. Music boxes for girls can be an excellent introduction for children who are just starting their instrument journey because it will allow them to experience the sounds they can create.
- Pink Princess Musical Band
Girls love pink, and with this musical game, they will learn about different instruments! With a bit of imagination, you can use anything from sticks to toilet paper rolls or empty egg cartons. Put on some music that is at the right tempo for your group (if it’s too fast, then slow down) and have them pretend to play their instrument as they march around in a circle.
Then switch directions! The girl who has the shaker should shake theirs, so everyone knows when the song changes direction again – cue point?
- Bubble Hut Music Piano
Buble Hut Music Piano is a fun game to play with friends. Sit in the circle and have one person be the piano player while everyone else sits around them singing songs together. The music pianist can choose whichever song they want- from Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies’ ‘ to Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”.
Whoever has their turn first chooses the next theme for everyone to sing! This is perfect if you’re teaching your kids some classic pop tunes or want an easy way of getting out those vocal cords at home.
- Guitar
The guitar is an excellent instrument for kids because it’s large enough to play with two hands, and guitars have strings tuned in an octave. Start by teaching them a bit of the guitar and playing with one string.
5. Musical Statues And Musical Chairs
This simple game has many benefits, but it’s also excellent for having fun and getting kids to be more active. It is usually played with music that changes in tempo. The goal is to keep as still as you can while the music plays. Players who move out-of-sync are eliminated from play until there’s one player left standing – the winner!
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Passing The Parcel
This one is perfect if you’re teaching your students how to read sheet music or lead sheets. Pass an envelope containing two pieces of paper (one on top of the other) along in a circle while singing “Here we go round the mulberry bush.” In this, if someone guesses the instrument that has made the sound wins the game.
The Bottom Line
In this blog post, we shared six ways to use games to teach your kids about music. We hope that these ideas help make the process of teaching music a bit more fun and engaging for both you and your girls.
