![]() ![]() The student attempts the shot and scores the according point if they make it.Hard example: they can choose to shoot from any of the three level lines.Medium example: They can attempt a shot from the “Level 1” OR “Level 2” line.Easy example (within the long amount of time), they can attempt a shot from the “Level 1” line.If they are correct (with no errors), the first person on their team can attempt a shot.The team must then work together to help the first player say the letters out loud (in order) within the time they asked for.Project a certain number (I like to start with 4) random treble clef notes at the front of the room (use a free software like or a paid product like Sight Reading Factory).Medium = a shorter amount of time to solve (ex.First, ask the first member of the team if they want an easy, medium, or hard example. Move clockwise starting with the team closest to you.In teams, determine an order of players (who goes first, second, third etc.) Have teams evenly space around the room.Level 3: More than 10 ft away (worth 3 points).Level 2: 5-10 ft away from the “hoop ” (worth 2 points).Level 1: 1-5 ft away from the “hoop” (worth 1 point).Create 3 different distances and mark them with tape or a small item:. ![]() Choose a “hoop” (can be a basket, trashcan, plastic bin, etc.).Determine what will be the “basketball” (can be a dodgeball or other soft item that can be thrown).Divide the class into teams (4-8 players work best).Scoring options: The first team to bring up a correct note scores the most points (and each subsequent team scores 1 less point), the first team to bring up the correct note scores ONLY, every team needs to build an octave, the first team to find all the (lines/space notes) wins, etc.Ĭhallenge your students to learn the notes of the treble clef fast with “hoops” (also known as “Trashketball”) Setup: Once they find the note, they bring that paper to you to score a point and then throw it back into the middle of the room.The first player of each team will try to uncrumple the pieces of paper to find the note first.Divide the class into smaller teams (3-5 players).Create and print out squares (1/4 page) with treble clef notes on them- ideally 1 set per team.Have you ever taught notes of the treble clef with a good ol’ fashioned snowball fight? You’re in for a treat! ![]() Please reuse your activities where possible and recycle them when you’re done! □♻️□ Note: Some of these activities require the use of paper. Here are 6+ exciting ways to teach the notes of the treble clef through games, activities, and a little friendly competition! The notes of the treble clef are often the starting block of music theory on the staff in even the most basic of elementary or secondary music classrooms… which means it’s EXTRA important to get it right (and not lose our students’ love of music in the process)! □ How many of us learned through mnemonics (Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge) or through endless repetition of our treble clef notes through speed tests? Were you also subjected to flashcards? The notes of the treble clef can arguably be the first glimpse of music theory that students get… but it can easily feel as fun as pulling teeth – painful and stressful for our students AND us! ![]()
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