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Rhythm Chairs Level One: quarter and eighth notes – rhythm games – music

(55 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. Level One uses quarter notes and barred eighth notes.

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 and barred eighth notes, with audio
  • A bonus round of 8-beat patterns, with audio
  • 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.
  • Level One also works as a beginning-of-year review for older grades.
  • 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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55 reviews for Rhythm Chairs Level One: quarter and eighth notes – rhythm games – music

  1. My Primary Odyssey –

    The game was somewhat confusing at first and some of the students checked out. But the kids who stuck with it enjoyed it. I like that there were questions that really required them to think it through.

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      Thanks for the feedback!

  2. Kate S. –

    It took a while for my kiddos to catch on, but they really loved this activity and I did too!

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      I’m so glad they enjoyed it!

  3. Jennifer A G. –

    Great resource

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      Thanks!

  4. Dani Binzak –

    Great for expanding on the chairs game! Very useful resource.

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      Thanks!

  5. Daphnie L. –

    Great resource! Thanks!

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      Thank you!

  6. Carolyn R. –

    My kids loved and were highly engaged in this rhythm chair game. I love each step is scaffolded in the game to prepare the kids. I also love that their are some higher level thinking questions placed in the slides as well. Thank you.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you for the meaningful feedback!

  7. Diane F. –

    My students loved this activity! The kinders and firsties have now called this their favorite game!! Bravo for your creativity!!

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      Aww, thank you so much!!

  8. Brianna Smith –

    I used this for summer camp with multiple grade levels this summer, and they loved it!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      That’s awesome! Thank you 🙂

  9. Axun E. –

    Thank you!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      You’re welcome 🙂

  10. Bergie Bee Learning –

    Just what I was looking for!

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      Thank you!

  11. Stephanie S. –

    This is a great activity for inside recess days. The kids loved it, and it really made them think!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Great idea! Thanks!

  12. Providence C. –

    I’ve been using rhythm chairs for several years to teach rhythm but never thought about using this format in a game. Looking forward to seeing the reactions of my students!

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      Thanks for the feedback 🙂

  13. Linda D. –

    Great Resource!

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      Thanks!

  14. Krystee C. –

    Such a fun way to keep all the students engaged!

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      Thanks!

  15. Liana A. –

    Students loved this game and although it is not always practical due to a lack of space is classes. Regardless of whether the chairs were present or not the students love clapping the rhythms out loud.

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      Thank you 🙂

  16. Miss Marimba’s Music Materials –

    My students loved it!

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      Awesome!

  17. Rebecca K. –

    My kids loved this!

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      Awesome!

  18. Robin Cole –

    Helpful resource.

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      Thank you 🙂

  19. Melissa N. –

    Great product can’t wait to use it!

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      Thanks!

  20. Lyndsey Palmer –

    This is awesome! I am so excited to try it out with my kids this week!

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      Thank you!

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