Pumpkin Puzzle Music Game with Flashcards

Pumpkin Puzzle Muisc Game with Flashcards – Notes, Intervals, and Rhythms (PDF Download)

Make music theory fun and interactive with this Pumkin Puzzle Music Game, perfect for reinforcing note reading, interval recognition, and rhythm skills. Designed for beginner musicians, this versatile activity works well in both individual lessons and group teaching.

This printable resource includes two puzzles (a 9-piece and a 20-piece) and 44 flashcards divided into four categories:

Note names
Harmonic intervals (2nds and 3rds – step or skip)
Melodic intervals (2nds and 3rds – up, down, or distance)
Rhythms (minims, crotchets, quavers – half, quarter, and eighth notes)

How to Play

Cut out the puzzle pieces and flashcards.
Choose the puzzle size to suit the student’s level.
Show a flashcard:
Note flashcard → play the note on their instrument.
Harmonic interval → say whether it’s a 2nd or 3rd (step or skip).
Melodic interval → describe if the note moves up or down and/or the distance.
Rhythm flashcard → clap the rhythm correctly.

A correct answer = earn a puzzle piece!

Continue until the puzzle is complete.

**Key Benefits **

Reinforces music theory basics: notes, intervals, and rhythms.

Fun and motivational way to support sight-reading and aural skills.

Works for solo practice, one-to-one tuition, or whole-class activities.

Suitable for piano, strings, woodwind, brass, and general classroom music.

Printable PDF – flexible, reusable, and easy to prepare.

This Pumkipn Puzzle Music Game with Flashcards is a creative and enjoyable way to engage students in learning core musical concepts, helping them develop accuracy, confidence, and a love for music.