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Name That Tune

Name That Tune

Min number of participants 2
Age 6+ yrs.
Safety support by adult Not required
Min duration 10 min.
Cost None (Free)
Environment Indoor / Outdoor

One player hums, sings, or taps out the rhythm of a song for a few seconds, and everyone else races to be the first to guess the title or the artist.

The Essentials

Rules

  • One player picks a song in their head and hums, sings, or taps its rhythm out loud — no saying any of the actual lyrics at first.
  • Everyone else listens and shouts out a guess as soon as they think they recognize it.
  • The performer confirms or denies each guess; if nobody gets it after a bit, they can add the actual words to make it easier.
  • Whoever guesses correctly becomes the next performer and picks a new song.

Tips

  • Stick to songs the whole group is likely to know so the game stays fair and moves fast.
  • Humming just the chorus or the most recognizable hook usually works better than starting from the beginning.
  • Take turns performing so everyone gets a chance, not just the confident singers.
  • If it's dragging on, allow a second clue like the decade or genre of the song.
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