Rhythm Bingo for 3/8, 6/8, and 9/8 Time Signatures

 

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One of my students looked wistfully at a game I had out and sighed real big. He said, “I know, I’m getting older and can’t be playing games like I used to.” He looked so pitiful and sad. I have to remind myself that games make learning theory more fun for all ages, not just my younger students. Take rhythms in 6/8, for example. Just about every student needs some extra help with compound meter. In this game there are plenty of 16th notes and rests to challenge students in 3/8, 6/8, and 9/8 time signatures. If your older students are taking a music theory test this spring, here is a good way to review rhythm for the test.

By the way,  the 3/8 time signature is not compound meter but simple meter. However, I needed another row and it was either 3/8 or 12/8, so I went with 3/8.

Print the game boards on card stock in landscape orientation and laminate, if desired. Print the calling cards on perforated business card stock for 2 x 3.5 sized business cards.

Objective

• To review rhythm patterns in 3/8, 6/8, and 9/8 time signatures

 Ages

• Older students who have been introduced to the time signatures and 16th notes and rests in the game

 Number of Players

• Two to six players, plus the teacher to draw and play the rhythm cards
• Game may also be played by one student and teacher

Materials

• Game board and rhythm card printables
• At least 9 bingo tokens for each player

Why I Like This Game

• It is a good game for group lessons with teens.
• Students like bingo games and this gives them rhythm confidence.

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