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Suzuki Violin Games for the Young Ones

March 24, 2013 | 2 Comments

Young children absorb information about the world through games. If used wisely Suzuki violin practice games can become a great educational tool. Doing lots of repetition through games is also at the basis of Suzuki education and practice.
Suzuki Violin Practice Games

Repetition is crucial when developing a new skill or learning a new piece of music. Doing lots of repetition through games is also at the basis of Suzuki education and practice.

Often we need to be creative in getting our young musicians to practice and repeat things in a different way. In this post we will talk about just two Suzuki violin practice games which have been proven to be effective with my young Suzuki students. This blog is dedicated to Suzuki tips for teachers and parents. You can find many other ideas on our Suzuki Violin Practice page.

If you need ready practice games and activities to download, you can also check our resource page here.

Try the Number Suzuki Violin Game

Suzuki violin practice games example 1Write different numbers on a piece of paper.

Place them on the floor or a table face down.

Assign what your child needs to practice.
If you are working with a more reluctant learner, have your child pick what they want to practice.
Have them pick a number. Whichever number they pick, they have to repeat the activity that many times.

 

Suzuki Violin Practice Games Example 2

The younger the child, the more they would enjoy this way of practicing. I am now working with two children ages 3 and 4. As they are learning numbers and counting in their kindergarden, this game taps into their newly acquired knowledge. They love it and each time they come to my studio they reach for the numbers!

Suzuki Violin Practice Games example 3

Doing this will give your child a choice! However, once they’ve made their choice, they need to stick with it.

You can use the same concept and create different games for your child.

Your child can create their own Suzuki violin practice game following the same concept.

You can use the same idea when looking for repetition with a different subject (math, learning a foreign language, spelling, etc).

 

 

Try Practice Task Cards For Listening with Pre-Twinklers

You will enjoy this game if your child is just starting out. It is available as a pdf to download.

These are picture task cards. They can be done away from the instruments as all of them require kids to listen, sing or practice their Suzuki rhythms. The kids get to do all the singing, tapping and clapping they are required as they start developing their posture.

You can use these cards to practice the game above. Place the cards on the floor face down. Have your child pick one and complete the challenge on the task card. They will have fun with it!Have them pick a number. Whichever number they pick, they have to repeat the activity that many times.

The younger the child, the more they will enjoy this Suzuki game. You can also keep these cards in your car and do some activities on the way to and from your violin lesson.

Find the game here. 

What Suzuki Violin Games Have Worked For You? Share in the Comments!

Looking for more Suzuki Violin Games?

 Treasure Hunt Suzuki Violin Practice Games 

Easter Egg Suzuki Violin Practice Games 

St Patrick Suzuki Games and Group Lesson Plans 

Student Burnout: Alternatives to Full Music Practice 

Have Fun Practicing

 

 

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