Here's a fun thanksgiving piano composition activity for preschoolers. Kids make up a melody and write the names of the keys on the leaves. Optional: Choose one of the easy beginner scales and compose the song around that scale. For example, if you choose the C scale, you can use any key from … [Read more...]
My Speckled Frog: Piano Composition for Kids
Here's a fun piano composition activity for children. Kids make up a little melody using the C, D and E keys and write the names of the keys on the lily pads. There's also a place to circle right hand or left hand. I encourage my students to give each hand a turn, and they get to choose which … [Read more...]
How to Teach Piano Scales to Kids
Far too often, kids think learning scales is an end in itself- and to them it's a boring end! I teach kids to improvise with the scales and my students are actually excited about learning their scales! Everyone wants to know my system for teaching scales to kids, so I've decided to sell my ebook … [Read more...]
Lion-Kitty Popups: A Free Printable Ear Training Game
Younger kids really love this game. We first review that the piano can make high and low sounds. Next, I show them clips of a kitty meowing and a lion roaring, and we discuss which animal makes high sounds and which makes low sounds. After the review, it's time to play a game! Setup Print out … [Read more...]
Free Ear Training Worksheet for Kids
Here's a free beginner ear training worksheet for kids. This worksheet helps young kids identify high and low notes, and is intended for kids who have learned which end of the piano makes high or low sounds. Setup Print out a copy of the worksheet and give the child a writing utensil. Have the … [Read more...]