Finger Twister

For the classic Twister fans… Here’s a fun, quick, and easy game for beginner piano students learning finger numbers!  

Table of Contents:

What’s Included

Set Up

How it Works

What concepts does this support?

Link to PDF

What’s Included:

  • Twister Board

  • Printable spinner

  • Link to Spinner

Set Up:

  • Print out and laminate Twister Board!

  • Either print out and build your spinner, or use the virtual one linked below.

How it Works:

If you’ve played regular Twister, you know how it goes! 

  • spin the spinner

  • Follow whichever finger and color it lands on. For example, for “Finger 1 Blue,” place your thumb on blue.

  • Keep each finger in its place until the spinner indicates otherwise. Get ready for some twisted fingers! 

Expansion Idea:

Trade places with your student! Have your kiddo call out the spinner directions, and check to make sure you have in fact placed the correct finger number on the correct color. Have them help you figure out your finger numbers if you don’t get it right. 

What concept does this support?

Piano finger numbers 

Link to Resources:

Finger Twister Board

Printable Spinner

Virtual Spinner

-Mikaila Vieyra, LPMT, MT-BC

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