Shamrock Rhythms – a Fast Rhythm Game
Have you ever had an adult tell you they took music for years and never learned how to figure out rhythms? This happens not only to students who take performing classes such as band and choir, but also students in private lessons. Many times we think our students can count when actually they are just really good at learning rhythm by ear. This game will identify students who need some extra help.
Objective
- To review 4/4 meter
- To review 6/8 meter
- To reinforce counting rhythm
This is a very fast activity with very simple instructions and good for older students!
Thanks yet again! This has been a fun way to help my students jump into rhythm work. It has also been a good way for me to see where any gaps might be in understanding these two time signatures.
Hi Susan,
I used the 6/8 rhythm cards today and my one student noticed an 8th rest on one of the cards. I think it should’ve been blank (no rest) so that the answer he was looking for ended up being an 8th note.
You’re right. I should have left off the 8th rest. My bad. Maybe you can ask the students to find Susan’s mistake. But I’ll make new cards as soon as possible.
[Ed: I fixed the 6/8 card mistake, but you may need to refresh your screen and/or delete the old one. Or to save paper, you could white-out 8th rest. It is the first card on the left.]
what does the game board look like? I see the title page decorated with 4 typical rhythm cards and then two pages of rhythms
Oh now that cover page is gone and there is one with different notes in a circle inside a shamrock
The one with the circle is a very old version. It’s not posted anymore.
The first page is the game board.
I just printed out your Shamrock Rhythms game, but I am not seeing a gameboard? Did I miss something? I just have the title page and 2 sheets of rhythm cards. Help would be appreciated. Love your website and resources!
Jennifer, there is no title page, just a game board and rhythm cards.
Is there a backing to the cards?
No, not for these.
It’s great to have some cards for older students. Thank you!
Thank you! This is perfect, especially the 6/8 time ones. I love your work~you are a blessing to a computer-challenged teacher!!
Just printed, laminated, and cut the Shamrock Rhythms. I’m so excited to
share these with my students. Top of the Mornin’ to Ya, Susan!
Thank you. God bless you for making me look good.:)