NoteMatch Games and Boom Cards for Piano Teachers
If there is one thing I LOVE, it’s incorporating games into my teaching — especially Boom Cards!! I’m a firm believer that games need to be fun and educational. With every game I create, I ensure that each one focuses on building upon what my students are working on and gives them a chance to grow in their confidence as well as practice different concepts. 
Today, I want to share some of my FAVE boom card decks to use when working specifically on my NoteMatch Book with students. I like to teach a lesson from the NoteMatch book and then give them a boom card deck to practice throughout the week so they can practice that concept before we meet again!
Before you go any further, I recommend reading my last blog post on the NoteMatch book where I give you a deep dive into what all the book covers!
And if you need a refresher on Boom Cards, you can read my post on all things boom cards! Of course, you can use these decks without the NoteMatch Book or tool, but I’ve intentionally designed them so that they pair well together. I want to make it that much easier for you!!
Now, in the true fashion of summer, put on your goggles and let’s dive in! 
Beginner Bingo – $3.50
This bingo game is a GREAT game for those beginner pianists who are just learning their finger numbers! This 66 card deck will help students grow their confidence in both their right and left-hand finger numbers. This game can be used throughout the school year for quick review, too!
This boom card deck pairs well with the “Hands and Fingering” lesson in my NoteMatch Book 1.
Fishbowl Rhythms – $3.50
This fun fish bowl themed deck of 30 cards is a great way to teach beginner students rhythm! Students will quickly learn to identify quarter notes, half notes, and whole notes. This deck works by simply dragging the correct rhythm notes into the fish bowl. I’ve included written instructions on each card as well.
I like to pair this game with the “Rhythm Rules” lessons that are in NoteMatch Book 1.
Grand Staff Level 1, 2, & 3 – $1.50 (each)
These Boom Card decks are available in 3 levels that are perfect for beginners or great for other students to serve as a quick review! Students will practice recognizing music notes and then select the corresponding clover in this St. Patrick’s themed deck! I’ve added audio as well in case your younger ones are still learning to read!
This boom card deck is available in seasonal themes for Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, summer, and more so you can switch it up from time to time!
In level 1, students will practice recognizing music notes on the staff from the F in the bass clef (4th line), to G in the treble clef (second line).
In level 2, students will practice recognizing music notes on the staff from the C in the bass clef (second space note), to C in the treble clef (third space note).
In level 3, students will practice recognizing music notes on the staff from the lowest G in the bass clef to the highest F in the treble clef.
These boom deck cards are great to use once students have been familiarized with the grand staff!
Rhythm using Kodaly – $2.00
With 35 interactive cards, this deck is perfect for beginners who are starting to jump into learning rhythm and counting.
Students will drag the correct sound under the rhythm. Plus, written and audio instructions are included on each card and direct students to tap the correct answer.
Before we can get to the reading of notes, I really make sure my students understand the dynamics, and rhythm is a huge part of that!
NoteMatch 3 Question Method- $2.00
This 60 deck of cards reinforces my 3 Question Method. The three steps in identifying any note on the staff are the following:
1- Is the note in the Treble Clef or the Bass clef?
2- Is it a LINE note or a SPACE note?
3- If it’s a LINE note, is it line 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5? If it’s a SPACE note, is it space 1, 2, 3 or 4?
Each card requires students to pick between the given options, next to each number. If students understand this process, they’ll never have trouble finding a note on the staff again!!
You can find my “3 Question Method” lesson on page 29 of the NoteMatch book!
NoteMatch Intro- $3.00
This set of 47 cards the best way to introduce students to NoteMatch, which is basically a grand staff set horizontally on the piano!
Students will become familiar with all the terms such as treble clef, bass clef, and the brace, as well as ALL the line numbers and space numbers.
This tool is designed to be used with the NoteMatch tool, which you can get here!
NoteMatch Identifying Middle Notes – $1.50
This deck of 36 cards is great for beginner piano students who are just starting to read music. The only 3 notes included: Middle C, and B and D on either side. I like to call them “middle B, C and D.”
I’ve included 3 different types of notes (I.e. whole notes, half notes, and quarter notes), to ensure that students can still recognize them when there are stems!
Students can start playing this game once they have moved through the Middle C, B, and D lessons!
This tool is designed to be used with the NoteMatch tool, which you can get here!
NoteMatch Grand Staff Notes – $3.00
This set of 80 cards are perfect to help reinforce notes from Bass F (4th line in the bass clef) to Treble G (second line in the treble clef), on the grand staff. This fun interactive set of boom cards will have your little pianist become pros in no time!
This tool is designed to be used with the NoteMatch tool, which you can get here!
This fun star-themed deck of 20 cards will help students become more confident in both their right and left-hand finger numbers! These are perfect for beginners who are just learning their finger numbers and can be used throughout the whole school year, at any time!
Using their finger numbers is a great way to develop finger dexterity and this is covered in the NoteMatch book!
Piano Keys – $2.00
This 42 pack of Boom cards help students recognize and reinforce the names of the piano keys. There are the simple sets of 2 black keys and 3 black keys, but there’s also a combination of both sets of black keys together, in both orders. Meaning, there’s a “big keyboard” with the sets of 2, 3 black keys, and the opposite, where there’s the set of 3 black keys followed by the 2 black keys.
Rhythm for Beginners – $2.50
I created this game specifically for the NoteMatch book! This awesome deck of 76 cards is perfect for teaching rhythm for beginners! Students will learn actions to help them better understand and put into practice rhythm.
Steps & Skips – $3.00
These 43 colorful task cards review music intervals steps and skips (up and down) on the staff. Students have to physically move the note to create the desired interval, which truly helps the learning process!
This boom card deck is great for students to review after the “Smooshies” lesson from the NoteMatch book!
NoteMatch Terminology – $5.00
This fun interactive set of boom cards will have your little pianist become a pro in no time! These 37 cards are perfect to reinforce ALL the terminology of the grand staff. Students will become familiar with all the terms such as treble clef, bass clef, the brace, as well as ALL the line note names, and space note names. I love using this deck throughout the school year for a quick review!
Whole and Half Steps – $2.75
This deck of 90 cards works by clicking the piano key that is either a half or whole step up or down from the star! I’ve also included written and audio instructions on each card for students.
This game is an amazing way to strengthen beginner students’ recognition of whole and half steps. Students will also learn how to identify half and whole steps going up AND down. This deck will give students insight into putting melodies together!
Space Notes – $1.00
This simple deck of 24 cards will help students become very comfortable with naming the space number that a specific note is in. I’ve included 3 different types of notes (I.e. whole notes, half notes, and quarter notes), to ensure that students can still recognize them when there are stems!
Boom Cards are where it’s at!
If you aren’t already utilizing boom cards in your lessons, you need to start ASAP! They have been a GAME CHANGER for my students and so many other teacher’s students who have taught with these games! Do you have any more questions? If so, don’t hesitate to comment below!
