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

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 17 customer ratings

Category: Instruments of the Orchestra Topic: instrument game Grade Levels: 3-5, K-2 Concepts: Rhythm, Timbre Type: Instruments of the Orchestra Format: PDF

Instrument Relay is an active game for grades K–5 where students name each rhythm instrument and figure out the rhythm of its name. Then they use those rhythms in a body percussion relay and finish by creating ostinatos. The rhythms are quarter notes and barred eighth notes.

What’s included

A 23-slide warm-up where students decode the rhythm of each instrument’s name
11 relay game slides
Instruments: egg shakers, tambour, bongos, cowbell, claves, bells, woodblock, djembe, finger cymbals, frog guiro, and guiro
Game directions with visuals
Ostinato activity directions and examples
Printable rhythm cards and instrument cards (black and white, half page)
Ideas for use

Formats

PDF

Ways to use it

A warm-up before students play rhythm instruments
A movement game to review quarter and barred eighth notes
An introduction to ostinatos
To review the same rhythms, pair it with Basics of Quarter and Barred Eighth Notes.

Standards (NCAS)

Creating: Anchor Standard 1 (generate and conceptualize artistic ideas)
Performing: Anchor Standard 4 (select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation)
Responding: Anchor Standard 7 (perceive and analyze artistic work)

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Well Orchestrated – February 28, 2019

Thank you!
- Yellow Brick Road Music – March 11, 2019
  
  You’re welcome 🙂
Rated 5 out of 5

Lily Wosar – August 1, 2018

More fun ways to interact with rhythms! Always need fresh ways.
- Yellow Brick Road Music – August 7, 2018
  
  Thank you!
Rated 5 out of 5

La Negra Con Puntillo – September 22, 2017

Thanks!
- Yellow Brick Road Music – September 28, 2017
  
  You’re welcome 🙂
Rated 5 out of 5

Joan J. – January 7, 2017

Thanks. Looking forward to using in class.
- Yellow Brick Road Music – January 11, 2017
  
  Thanks!
Rated 5 out of 5

Sarah P. – October 9, 2016

I am excited to use this game with my students!
- Yellow Brick Road Music – October 12, 2016
  
  Thanks!
Rated 5 out of 5

Gloria Sandoval – June 19, 2016

Great game. Thanks.
- Yellow Brick Road Music – June 19, 2016
  
  You’re welcome 🙂
Rated 5 out of 5

Katharina K. – March 18, 2016

Thank you!
- Yellow Brick Road Music – March 21, 2016
  
  You’re welcome 🙂
Rated 5 out of 5

Anisley Bravo – October 28, 2015

kids loved it
- Yellow Brick Road Music – October 29, 2015
  
  I’m glad to hear that! Thanks for the feedback 🙂
Rated 5 out of 5

Joan K. – September 6, 2015

Great!
- Yellow Brick Road Music – September 8, 2015
  
  Thank you 🙂
Rated 5 out of 5

James L. – April 29, 2015

This is a cute activity.
- Yellow Brick Road Music – April 30, 2015
  
  Thanks!
Rated 5 out of 5

Aimee Wolfram – January 25, 2015

Cute and interactive!
- Yellow Brick Road Music – January 26, 2015
  
  Thanks!
Rated 5 out of 5

rlbutah – August 9, 2014

My students are going to love this! Thanks so much!! 🙂
- Yellow Brick Road Music – August 10, 2014
  
  You’re welcome!
Rated 5 out of 5

Alison O. – August 7, 2014

Thank you for a great product!
- Yellow Brick Road Music – August 7, 2014
  
  You’re welcome 🙂
Rated 5 out of 5

Lynn B. – April 9, 2014

Can’t wait to use this for instrument ID. Looks fun!
- Yellow Brick Road Music – April 9, 2014
  
  Your kids will love it 🙂
Rated 5 out of 5

Elementary Etudes – February 27, 2014

great resource for primary!
- Yellow Brick Road Music – March 1, 2014
  
  Thanks 🙂
Rated 5 out of 5

Shannon C. – February 23, 2014

Very cute and fun activity!
- Yellow Brick Road Music – February 23, 2014
  
  Thank you. My students loved playing it last week:)
Rated 5 out of 5

Cassandra Slemp – February 9, 2014

Great Resource for classroom instruments! Thank you!
- Yellow Brick Road Music – February 9, 2014
  
  Thank you for the feedback. I really appreciate it!

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