Instrument Relay: a game of instrument and rhythm identification – music games

Instrument Relay is an active game in which students identify both the instrument name and the rhythm of the word. Then, they use this information to start a body percussion relay game. The Instrument Relay Game finishes up with an obstinate activity using the rhythms they practiced. Rhythms used are quarter notes and barred eighth notes. Instruments used are rhythm instruments.

This resource is perfect for:

✅ elementary music teachers

✅ general music teachers

✅ student teachers

WHAT YOU’LL GET WITH YOUR DOWNLOAD:

► Instrument Relay Warm-up

• In this 23-page warm-up, students decode the rhythm of the instrument’s name.

► Instruments included in the warm-up and game are as follows:

• egg shakers
• tambour drum
• bongo drums
• cowbell
• claves
• bells
• woodblock
• djembe
• finger cymbals
• frog guiro
• guiro

►Game Instructions

• includes written instructions and visuals

► 11 Relay Game Slides

► Ostinato Activity Instructions and Examples

► Printable rhythm cards

• black and white, half-page

► Printable instrument cards

• black and white, half-page

► Instructions & Ideas for Use

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