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Rhythm Chairs Game: changing meters – musical meters – rhythm games

(29 customer reviews)
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Rhythm Chairs is an active game that helps students feel the difference between beat and rhythm. Each chair stands for one beat, and students sit in the chairs to show how many sounds are on that beat. This set moves between 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4, with quarter notes, dotted quarter notes, barred eighth notes, and quarter rests, depending on the meter.

What’s included

  • A clickable menu for easy navigation
  • Game explanation and rules
  • Instructions for a two-team game and a collaborative game
  • Game slides with quarter notes, dotted quarter notes, barred eighth notes, and quarter rests in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4, with audio
  • A bonus round of 8-beat patterns, with audio
  • A brief explanation of 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4
  • Directions for playing the game

Formats

  • PDF
  • Google Slides: A link is included in your download and lets you add your own copy to Google Drive.
  • PowerPoint

Important

  • The slideshow must be in presentation mode for the audio to work.

Ways to use it

  • No chairs? Use sit-spots, carpet squares, hula hoops, or taped-off squares.
  • Keep score across classes with a sports-style bracket.
  • A student who can’t join the physical part can be the referee, keep score, and play the audio after each turn.
  • Have students clap the rhythm or play it on a rhythm instrument.
  • To turn the game into a composing activity, pair it with the Rhythm Chairs Printable Manipulatives.

Standards (NCAS)

  • Performing: Anchor Standard 4 (select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation)

From the blog

This blog post explains how to play Rhythm Chairs and keep score. Read the post →

License & help

This purchase is for one teacher to use with their own students. Each teacher needs their own copy. See the full terms of sale →

Questions about downloading, printing, or Google Slides? Visit the FAQ →

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29 reviews for Rhythm Chairs Game: changing meters – musical meters – rhythm games

  1. Paula Brown –

    The overall creativity of the lessons were excellent. Unfortunately, it was very challenging and difficult for my students to fully understand the identification of rhythm in that rhythm chair game. Maybe I will come up with a much easier solution.

  2. Wallicia S. –

    My students loved this game. I used it to re-enforce learning rhythms and Time Signatures. I used it ina competitive way and gave prices at the end of the challenges!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks so much for the feedback. I bet they had a blast, especially with the prizes!

  3. Kate S. –

    My kiddos still ask to play this game!! Great resource!!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you!

  4. Mary F. –

    This visual is so helpful when explaining time signatures. Thanks!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      You’re welcome 🙂

  5. Middles Making Music –

    I teach middle school General Music and my 7th graders LOVED this last year. It’s a super fun and engaging way to introduce changing meters!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for the feedback 🙂

  6. Hailey F. –

    Fun game with my kids!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks!

  7. Kaitlyn Burt –

    This worked really well with almost all my classes and was a fun way to get them moving around.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Awesome, thanks!

  8. Larilyn S. –

    So much fun!! Kids request it!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      That’s great! Thank you!

  9. Catharine C. –

    A fun kinesthetic way to practice meter!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks 🙂

  10. Amy R. –

    Great way to review meter!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you!

  11. Whimsically Musical –

    My students love when they get to move in class. This really got them thinking and moving and they ask for it all the time!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you!

  12. Barbara E. –

    Great explanation of how to play the game. So easy for the students. Would be easy for a sub to run this.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you!

  13. Nancy O. –

    My kids really enjoyed this! Great way to review rhythms!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      That’s awesome! Thank you Nancy!

  14. Dianne E. –

    Well done – thank you! 🙂

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      You’re welcome 🙂

  15. Caitlin Nicks –

    This is a fun game for kids! I really makes them understand meter! Thank you for this game!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      I’m so glad they’re enjoying it! Thanks for the feedback 🙂

  16. Alice D. –

    Clever!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks!

  17. Kari O. –

    very, very helpful visuals. easy to interpret for subs even! my kids grades 2-5 love your game! have you considered a file using 3/8 or 6/8?

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      I’m glad it was helpful, and it’s always a relief to find that it’s easy for subs as well 🙂 I hadn’t considered a game for those meters, but I think that’s a great idea! I don’t know how quickly I would be able to create them, but I’ll definitely put it on my to-do list!

  18. Kimberlily Music and Design –

    The students love this game and it really helps them solidify the concept of meter.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      I’m glad they love it! Thanks for the great feedback!

  19. Dixie Wielenga –

    I have all your rhythm chair activities…can’t wait to use this one!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you!!

  20. Andrea A. –

    SUCH a cute idea!!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you!

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