How to Learn to Read Music With Games

Learning to play an instrument is an exciting prospect for most kids, but many end up quitting music after encountering the challenges of note-reading. As with most subjects, games can be an effective way to learn how to read music. With a wide array of media, from printed books to computer software and even to iPhone applications, music-reading games can be used to teach kids the basics of reading music and give them practice so that reading notes becomes second-nature to them.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer
  • Internet access
  • iPad, iPhone, or iTouch (optional)
  • Music-reading game book
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Instructions

  1. Learning to Read Music

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      Acquire software with music-reading lessons and games, and download it on your computer. Young children may enjoy Tooning Up: Animated Music Lessons for Kids pre-K to 8 years; older students, including adults, can use Music Ace Deluxe.

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      Buy some music-reading game and puzzle books. These are especially useful for long car trips or if computer access is limited or unavailable. A book worth trying is The Big Book of Music Games.

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      Play music reading games online. This is particularly suitable for people who are looking for free games. Flash Music Games contains several music-reading games, and eMusicTheory.com has a note-reading game which will appeal to older students of music.

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      Download music-reading game apps, such as Children Piano Game by Harmony & Melody Studio Inc, if you have an iPhone, iPad, or iTouch.

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      Progress through your music-reading game resources at a steady pace. With regular practice of your music-reading skills, you will soon find that your game-playing has paid off and you can easily and naturally read music.

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