10 Games to Play With Suzuki Review Chips

1. Suzuki Fishing Review

Use a magnetic fishing pole to “catch” a chip.

• Student plays the piece listed on the chip
  

2. Play & Keep

Student picks a chip:

• Play the piece correctly = keep the chip

• Missed spots = chip goes back
  

3. Timed Review Challenge

Set a timer (1–3 minutes).

• How many pieces can the student successfully start or play before time runs out?

Great for quick end-of-lesson reviews.

4. Dice Decision

Roll a die after picking a chip:

• 1–2: Play the opening

• 3–4: Play a favorite section

• 5–6: Teacher chooses the challenge (slow tempo, rhythms only, pizzicato, etc.)

5. Character Performance

Pick a chip and play the piece:

• Like a sleepy turtle

• Like a brave hero

• Like a robot

Encourages expression, dynamics, and tone control.

6. Target Review

Lay chips face down.

• Teacher calls out a piece

• Student flips chips until they find it, then plays it

7. Practice Reward Pull

After focused practice, student pulls one review chip from a bag as a bonus piece to play for fun.

8. Pass the Chip (Group Lessons)

• Students sit in a circle and pass a chip around.

• When the teacher says “Play!” the student holding the chip plays the piece listed.

• Great for group lessons, keeping everyone alert, and quick-fire review.

9. Review Ladder

Start with an easy review piece.

• Each successful performance moves the student “up the ladder” to the next chip

10. Composer Challenge

• Student pulls a chip and must name the composer of the piece to keep the chip.

• If they answer correctly, they get to keep it; if not, the chip goes back.