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Rhythm Chairs Level Two: quarter rest – rhythm games – quarter rest 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. Level Two adds quarter rests to 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 rests, 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.
  • 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 Level Two: quarter rest – rhythm games – quarter rest games

  1. Rachel L. –

    My kiddos have been playing rhythm chairs since we first discover 1 sound on a beat vs 2 sounds on a beat. I love this particular level because it really solidifies the idea of a half note being ONE sound that takes TWO beats. Kids think it’s hilarious when they get to put their feet up on a chair. 🙂

  2. Bailey C. –

    I have several of the rhythm chairs levels, and students ALWAYS love them! It helps the kiddos move and learn, and really emphasizes how many sounds on a beat. Love this!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      I’m so happy to hear that they’re enjoying it! Thanks for the feedback 🙂

  3. Christine R. –

    This was a lot of fun, the students really liked this activity!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks 🙂

  4. Carolyn R. –

    I only had a chance to use these a few times before schools closed for COVID 19. The kids really liked the game. I love it because it is very well laid out in nice easy steps that my kids were able to understand and follow the directions. I also loved how you put higher level thinking questions in there. Thank you.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you for the awesome feedback!

  5. Phoebe Coffey –

    Great idea for a fun and active rhythm game. Thanks!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      You’re welcome 🙂

  6. Krystee C. –

    Great activity that gets the students engaged.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you!

  7. Providence C. –

    Simple to do but soooo much fun!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you!

  8. Carmel L. –

    Did a version of this many years ago – Fun to see this again and thank you for arranging it with such detail and clarity. Cheers!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks!

  9. Monique S. –

    My kids loved this game!!!!!! It got really intense at one point but it was so worth seeing the smiles on their faces. Thank you.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Awww, I’m so glad they enjoyed it!

  10. 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.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you 🙂

  11. Faith S. –

    My first graders loved this!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      I’m so glad they enjoyed it 🙂

  12. laura A. –

    Perfect for 2nd- 5th grade. I am teaching at a school that has had no previous music program, so my students are all starting with no previous knowledge. This allowed my 2nd-5th graders to have a fun rhythm game without it being to babyish.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      I’m so happy they enjoyed it! Thanks for the feedback 🙂

  13. Sara C. –

    My 2nd graders loved this. They were working so hard trying to get the right amount of students in each chair. It was great to watch them work as a team.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      That’s so sweet. I’m happy to hear that!

  14. Shelby Olive Music –

    LOVE!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks!

  15. Catharine C. –

    This has been a wonderful way to introduce my students to metric counting!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks!

  16. Sarah Kenealy Music Resources –

    Such a fun review game! Thank you!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      You’re welcome 🙂

  17. M C. –

    This is awesome! Thanks!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      You’re welcome 🙂

  18. Gale P. –

    Students love this activity!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Awesome!

  19. Lisa B. –

    A teacher friend demonstrated at our last music teacher meeting and I FELL IN LOVE with this, can’t wait to use it after the holidays!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      That’s awesome! I’m so happy to hear that!

  20. Nancy O. –

    My little ones had a blast with this! Great way to review rhythm patterns!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Aww, I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks Nancy 🙂

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