6 ‘Ridiculously Fun’ Ways To Teach The Difference Between The Treble Clef And Bass Clef
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Reading music notes and playing an instrument can be really fun, but it can also be really confusing if not taught correctly, or if the new concepts are not adequately reinforced.
One way to mitigate this problem is to play a lot of games, to make the learning process really fun, while at the same time helping to reinforce many of the new concepts and ensure that kids don’t get overwhelmed with the new material or confused in the process.
One area in which kids get quite confused when they first start learning to read music notes is with the Treble Clef and Bass Clef signs.
So today, I will introduce six games you can play to help reinforce the new concepts and have them begging you for more.
Before you get started, remember to download the flashcards I have included with this post.
Ready?
Let’s get started
Treble Clef, Bass Clef Game 1
Put up a flashcard and ask them to put up the hand they will use to play the notes denoted by that clef.
Eg. If you put up the Bass Clef flashcard, they have to put up their left hand.
Treble Clef, Bass Clef Game 2
You, put up one of your hands and they have to show you the flashcard with the correct clef sign, for notes played with that hand.
Eg. If you put up your right hand, they should show you the Treble Clef flashcard.
Treble Clef, Bass Clef Game 3
Ask them to call out the name of the flashcard.
Put up each of the flashcards, one at a time.
Rinse and repeat.
Treble Clef, Bass Clef Game 4
You call out the name of the clef and in response they have to put up the correct hand and call out the alternate name of the clef.
Eg. You call out F clef, in response they have to put up their left hand and call out Bass Clef.
Treble Clef, Bass Clef Game 5
You put up a hand and they call out both clef names.
Eg. You put up your right hand and they call out Treble Clef and G Clef.
Treble Clef, Bass Clef Game 6
You call out a clef and they have to put up the correct hand, hold up the flashcard and call out both names of the clef.
Eg. You call out Bass Clef. In response they have to put up their left hand with the Bass Clef flashcard and call out Bass Clef and F Clef.
Don’t discount these games as being only for younger kids.
The games can be played with older kids as well as younger kids.
You can play all these games in one day or play different games on different days. Either way continue to spend 3 – 5 mins a day playing these games until kids become fully familiar with the Treble and Bass Clef.
I would love to know what other games you have played to reinforce these concepts.
Not introduced the Treble and Bass Clef to your kids as yet?
No worries, just read my posts and you will be well on your way.
Karen Cadera
Founder/Creator
Mom, Teacher, Minimalist, Zero Waste Enthusiast, Multi Pod.
My daughter loved the games, but there were also worksheets and videos. The weekly lesson plans were complete, and I never questioned what I should be doing next.
This program reminded me (and allowed me to teach my son) how to read music. To me, that was the most important thing that we learned together. Of course, it was very rewarding for me to watch my son play the piano with both hands at the same time, while reading sheet music. His favorite parts of the course were actually playing the songs and doing the worksheets provided.
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