TME Tuesday: Name That Tune

You know this game, right? It's a great standard for groups working on reminiscence, theme-based programs, music awareness and preferences, and is just plain fun. You know the game, so I'm not going to post too much information about how to play, but here are some ways to change the game to accommodate different group members... If you have additional ideas, then post them in the comments either here or in Facebook! I would love to see your ideas!

• Play in competitive teams who play as the game was presented on television long, long ago - each team takes turns stating how many seconds they need to identify a song. When both teams agree on a time frame, play the music for that amount of time. The team that is the identifying team has to figure out the song in the amount of time indicated to get a point. The other team can steal the point if the first team cannot.
• Play Family Feud style where two clients go head to head and then take control of the music field until they strike out. The other team waits to take control back.
• Non-competitive Version - The group plays against the therapist. The therapist gets points if he/she can stump all group members with song selection. In addition, I set up this proviso that I get points when group members are rude to each other or interrupt (we work on impulse control). The group gets points when they can identify a song through working together.
• Play several different songs that have a common theme. Group members are trying to figure out the theme rather than the names of songs.
• Try different versions of songs to increase complexity - I have some Disney music that is presented in different styles, so I will play my version of Hakuna Matata that is presented in the style of Strauss. It takes me sharp-eared clients more time to figure out the root song, but they can do it eventually.

How do you play Name That Tune with your clients? Let me know!!