Measure Masters

The game is designed to test, practice and reinforce musical concepts, including Music theory (notation, chords, rules, symbol identification, rhythms) and general knowledge of musical instruments. These concepts are a part of the California State Board of Education [CSBE] Music Education Standards.

This game is designed for students with a background in music theory and knowledge and would be appropriate for ages 12-20, depending on the individual's music theory proficiency, is geared toward advanced music students between 7th grade and College level. They should have a real love of music, and a desire to learn more about the subject.

Each player will receive an instrument (game piece) and a MEASURE BOARD at the beginning of the game. Players roll the die to move their instrument from measure to measure in counter-clockwise motion around the board. When a player lands on a measure, they will be need to either answer a RN (Read and Notate) card question, a LAD (Listen, Analyze and Describe) card question or follow the directions from an IMPROV card question.

If the player lands on a RN or LAD measure, another player will pick up the corresponding card and ask the question and answer choices. If it is answered correctly, the player can choose any note value from the measure they are currently on and will receive ONE corresponding NOTE TOKEN to be used on his/her MEASURE BOARD. If it is answered incorrectly, the player will not receive anything and game play continues to the next player in a counter-clockwise motion. Replace the used card to the bottom of the deck, upside-down.

Players can also land on an IMPROV CARD measure, which provides a random element that can affect the game play (moving to different location, exchanging NOTE TOKEN(S) with the pile or from another player, etc.). Replace the used card to the bottom of the deck, upside-down unless otherwise instructed on the card.

Players can use any combination of note values from the collected NOTE TOKENS to complete their MEASURE BOARD, however it must follow the indicated time signatures! The first player to accurately complete the MEASURE BOARD wins!

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