Operation: 88 Keys Game
Operation: 88 Keys is a game that I discovered through the Layton Music website. This game helps teach & reinforce the names of the white keys on the piano which we are just now getting started on in lessons. I designed some camouflage cards to go with her game which you can download here. Print out 4 or 5 sets for this game and be sure to mix them up well! Here’s how to play:
- Each player takes their army man (or action figure, or princess doll, whatever you have) and places it on opposite ends of the keyboard.
- Player 1 draws a card from the pile and moves his/her figure to the first available matching key on the piano.
- Players alternate turns until someone reaches the other end of the keyboard.
- The first player there gets to announce: Mission Accomplished!
You can use either the camouflage cards or you can write the musical alphabet letters (A-G) on separate pieces of paper and draw from a bowl. However you do it, you are all sure to have a good time learning your white key names!
**Parents: if you need a little help, your students have a full piano keyboard labeled in their books. You might want to keep this handy in case you need a reference!More Helpful Posts: