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Students learn to perform rhythms
with ease and independence while having fun!
- Players are exposed to many different combinations of notes and rests.
- Participants have fun working on rhythms whether it involves using rhythm instruments or merely clapping.
- Incorporating the tempo spinner and metronome (not included in the game) helps students gain an understanding of the effect that tempo has on the speed of the notes.
- Play of the game can be varied to control length and to enable work on additional rhythm skills.
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Level 1 and 2 Combination Game (2 - 8 players): Level 1: Quarter, half, dotted half, whole notes, and their corresponding rests are combined in many different patterns to form measures that the students must perform. Since beginning music students often ignore or overlook rests in their music, there is a special emphasis on rests in this level. The tempo spinner includes Andante, Moderato, and Allegro. Level 2: Eighth notes, both singly and in pairs, along with eighth rests are added to the notes from Level 1. The tempo spinner includes Andante, Moderato, and Allegro. List price = $24.95 |
Level 1 Classroom Edition (2 - 30 players): This edition includes a large card deck for classroom use. The back of each card has an image of the rhythm that is pictured on the card face. The instructor is able to see what rhythm is being shown without turning the card to face him/her. Quarter, half, dotted half, whole notes, and their corresponding rests are combined in many different patterns to form measures that the students must perform. The tempo spinner includes Andante, Moderato, and Allegro. List price = $34.95 |
When playing this game with students who are struggling with rhythm, it may be best to play without the metronome and spinner. It can be added when the student is more comfortable with performing the rhythms.
When playing with a group of students, some can be asked to perform the rhythm on the card while others are designated to "keep the beat" by performing quarter notes when doing rhythms in quarter time, eighth notes or dotted quarter notes when doing rhythms in eighth time, etc.
Organize your own drum circle using the Rhythm Riot cards!
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