Music Rhythm Game

Michael Gooch

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Music Rhythm Game

Learn basic musical rhythm concepts

This lesson plan centers around a Music Rhythm Game designed for 9-10-year-olds to learn basic musical rhythm concepts through interactive play and performance. This activity not only enhances musical skills but also promotes appreciation for music. It encourages teamwork and active participation among students.

Audience

Achievers (ages 9-10)

Time

30 mins

Approach

Learn basic musical rhythm concepts

Materials

Drumsticks or homemade percussion instruments, Printable rhythm cards, Speaker with music tracks, Whiteboard and markers, Printable Cards: Basic Rhythms, and Worksheet: Rhythm Patterns

Step 1

Introduction to Rhythm

5 mins

Welcome the students and briefly explain the importance of rhythm in music.
Demonstrate basic rhythm patterns using drumsticks or homemade percussion instruments.
Engage students by clapping hands together in simple rhythm patterns.

Step 2

Interactive Rhythm Game

15 mins

Divide the students into small groups.
Hand out printable rhythm cards to each group.
Play a music track with a strong, steady beat.
Each group will practice clapping or playing their rhythm cards in sync with the music.
Rotate the cards among groups so they get to practice different rhythms.

Step 3

Group Performance

5 mins

Bring the groups together and have each perform their rhythm patterns sequentially or simultaneously.
Encourage creativity by allowing students to add simple movements or dance.

Step 4

Closure and Reflection

5 mins

Discuss with students what they learned about rhythm and how it applies to music.
Hand out worksheets on rhythm patterns for them to complete as a reflection activity.
Recap the key concepts learned and praise their participation and creativity.

Worksheet

Printable Rhythm Cards

Cards displaying various basic rhythm patterns for students to practice with.

Ta (quarter note)

Ti-Ti (eighth notes)

Ta-a (half note)

Ta-a-a-a (whole note)

Ti-Tika (triplet notes)

Worksheet

Rhythm Patterns Worksheet

Worksheet to reinforce recognition and practice of basic rhythm patterns.

Draw the rhythm pattern for a quarter note.

It looks like a solid note with a stem.

Draw the rhythm pattern for two eighth notes.

These look like two solid notes connected by a beam.

Draw the rhythm pattern for a half note.

This looks like an empty note with a stem.

Draw the rhythm pattern for a whole note.

This looks like a circle with no stem.

Draw the rhythm pattern for triplet notes.

These look like three solid notes connected by a beam.