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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. Sara C. –

    I will be purchasing the rest of these levels. I was amazed at how much my little’s enjoyed this. The learning was exciting to watch.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you!

  2. Jessica B. –

    Love it!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you!

  3. Bailey C. –

    Super cute way to review! Kids are going to love it!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks!

  4. Betty Gene P. –

    The 3rd grade is loving this. It is fun to watch them correct there team.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      That’s so sweet! It really shows how well they can work together 🙂

  5. Teacher Got Grit –

    My kindergarten students LOVED this! Thank you!!!!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

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

  6. Yvonne G. –

    My students love this game! Thank you.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      That’s awesome! You’re welcome 🙂

  7. Rosemarie W. –

    I have this in my sub tub – thanks!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Awesome! Thanks 🙂

  8. Katelyn C. –

    This is really helpful as we are practicing ta and titi!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      That’s great!

  9. Jodi C. –

    Kiddos loved it!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Awesome! Thanks!

  10. Jeffrey W. –

    fun way to practice rhythms

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you 🙂

  11. Stefanie L. –

    Looking forward to using this for multiple grade levels for review and practice! Thanks!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      You’re welcome 🙂

  12. Melinda H. –

    Looking forward to giving this a try! Thank you for adding variations to the game.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      You’re welcome 🙂

  13. M C. –

    Thanks!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      You’re welcome 🙂

  14. Elizabeth N. –

    thanks

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      You’re welcome 🙂

  15. Shanice M. –

    My classes love this game! I use it if we have extra time at the end of class.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      That’s awesome! Thanks 🙂

  16. Stacie W. –

    Thank you so much for this resource!!!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      You’re welcome 🙂

  17. Silly Mash Music –

    I like this idea and love that I didn’t have to spend the time to make the visual. If I was being a little picky, I’d wish that the rhythms were bigger or the lines thicker. In my classroom, they were a bit hard to see because the room is very bright and it makes it hard to see certain projected images sometimes. I’m sure it is fine in most classrooms, however. Thanks!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks so much for letting me know about that! I’ll definitely keep that in mind for future revisions 🙂

      **I wanted to get back in touch and let you know that I’ve revised this product. I added a white glow around each note so that they pop more against the darkly-colored chairs. I hope this helps! You can download the update under “my purchases”.**

  18. Pamela Tehuiotoa –

    Fun, kinesthetic idea!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks Pamela 🙂

  19. Alice D. –

    Fun, active and really good reinforcement for all my little visual and kinesthetic learners 🙂

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you!

  20. Joan J. –

    Fun activity. Thanks!!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      You’re welcome 🙂

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