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Rhythm and Music Activities for Kids Aged 0-10+

Top Tips for Choosing A Piano Keyboard for Beginners

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Most people would love to have a real piano, but space and removals often dictate that a keyboard would be the more practical option. Over my years in teaching, parents have regularly asked me for some help choosing a piano keyboard for beginners. The choice is often a bit overwhelming. Parents usually don’t want to […]

Music Theory Worksheets & Rhythm Games

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There are so many music theory worksheets & rhythm games here on Let’s Play Music now that I thought it would be useful to round up a few of the favourites!     The Clock Song : An Easy Way To Learn Note Values How To Tell The Difference Between The Rhythm And The Beat […]

Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down : Songs For Autumn

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Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down is always a great favourite among the Songs For Autumn. It is sung to the tune of ‘London Bridge’, so it is easy to pick up with a repetitive refrain.   Autumn leaves are falling down, Falling down, falling down, Autumn leaves are falling down,  On the ground. * Find […]

5 Shiny Conkers : Songs For Autumn

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5 Shiny Conkers is the last in our Songs for Autumn series, and also my own favourite! In many ways conkers are the jewel in Autumn’s crown. As if the rich carpet of fiery leaves aren’t enough. Nature surprises us with her shiny brown conkers which are cunningly disguised by their green spiky shells. In […]

Sound Box : Musical Listening Game

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The Sound Box Listening Game is marvellous for toddlers and small children because they are insatiably curious and simply can’t resist having a go and a guess! This game is perfect for encouraging the shyest children to come forward and speak up, and the more confidant ones to listen carefully before just calling out the answer. […]

Emotions Song : How Are You Feeling Today?

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Being able to recognise and express emotions is an important land mark of development for small children. Until this point the confusion and anger that they sometimes feel can often cause tantrums and frustration, so it is important to help them learn to understand and identify how they are feeling. How Are You Feeling Today? […]

6 Five Finger Piano Pieces for Beginners

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Five finger piano pieces are perfect for beginner pianists. Well known tunes like these give kids a lot of satisfaction and can be learned relatively easily. They work really well when used in the lesson to balance out the more challenging tasks so that the pupil can relax and have fun with the piano. The first […]

Treasure! A Musical Game For Confidence

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Everyone loves treasure! This is a wonderful musical game that can be played as often as you like, as it is always a great favourite, with one child or in a group, or even as a great kids party game. First, you need to collect up a number of small appealing items; these can be […]

First Piano Lessons: Finger Strengthening Exercises

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New here? Make sure you visit our Introduction to First Piano Lessons before you start! I Like Sticky Candyfloss: A Fun Finger Strengthening Exercise Here is a catchy little finger strengthening exercise perfect for first piano lessons, that is excellent for developing and increasing finger co-ordination. Ask the child whether they prefer Sticky Candy floss or Chewy Chocolate […]