Playing a grand staff game is a fantastic way to accelerate piano student progress. Children learn best through play. Games allow them to understand music concepts on a deeper level.
When we practice music theory concepts through games students learn more thoroughly. They also have more fun, and are more likely to engage with the learning process.
Spell-a-Staff is a fun grand staff game for elementary to early intermediate piano students. Practice note identification by writing in as many words as you can! Great for use in private lessons against the clock, or in group lessons as teams.
Spell a Staff Directions
For 1 player
- Set a countdown for 2 minutes.
- Pick cards at random from the bag and draw them on a grand staff card (in the correct clef).
- Draw as many words as you can! When the 2 minutes are up double check that the cards are correct, then count them. Try to beat your score next time!
For 2-4 players
- Set a countdown for 2 minutes.
- Pick cards at random from the bag and draw them on a grand staff card (in the correct clef).
- Draw as many words as you can! When the 2 minutes are up double check that the cards are correct, then count them.
- The player with the most correct grand staff words wins!
Download the Spell-a-Staff pdf and enjoy!
Are you looking for another grand staff game?
If you’re enjoying Spell-a-Staff but need another game for further review you should check out Landmark Note Xs and Os. This game focusses in on the landmark notes and is a great aid for struggling readers.
Want more note name review for your students?
The Thinking Theory workbooks include tons of note name review as well as other music theory concepts. Give your piano students a kickstart with their music theory with Thinking Theory.