Game Show Music Placement Analyzer
By Lenn Millbower, MB, MA, The Learnertainment Trainer Use this Matrix to aid you in selecting music to enhance your game.
Your Musical Selection:
When introducing the game
YES Does the music you want to use… Suggest high energy Hype the activity Align to the subject matter
NO
Your Musical Selection:
When displaying prizes to be won
YES Does the music you want to use… Have a light, up-tempo feel Have no vocals Recede into the background NO
Your Musical Selection:
When calling for volunteers and introducing game show players
YES Does the music you want to use… Suggest high energy Create a sense of movement Create a sense of excitement NO
Your Musical Selection:
When asking game show players questions
YES Does the music you want to use… Have no vocals Heighten tension Recede into the background NO
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Your Musical Selection:
While waiting for players to answer questions within a time limit
YES Does the music you want to use… Play in short segments Match the timed length required Have no vocals NO
Your Musical Selection:
While conducting lightning rounds
YES Does the music you want to use… Play in short musical segments Keep the energy level focused Push the momentum forward NO
Your Musical Selection:
While thanking the players for playing
YES Does the music you want to use… Suggest high energy Align with the player introduction music Create a sense of movement NO
Your Musical Selection:
While concluding the activity
YES Does the music you want to use… Suggest high energy Relate to the subject matter Conclude on a positive note
NO
Total score
(24 maximum)
The higher the Yes column score, the more effective the music placement will be. This template is inspired by information found in the Lenn Millbower's book Show Biz Training (AMACOM, 2003). All rights reserved.

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