CENTRES are a fun way to play games while using what we learned in music class! There are activities for Rhythm, Melody, Movement, Recorder (Grade 3) and Miscellaneous
Rhythm
Rhythm Jenga
Setup: three blocks in alternating patterns (three lengthwise, three widthwise*
*For short setup, only do half of the blocks
Players take turn carefully removing a block. Clap and say the rhythm to keep the block. "Free" means you can keep your block. If the tower falls over you lose your blocks
Win: the player with the most blocks wins.
Rhythm Go Fish
Setup: Instructions are included.
Rhythm Match:
Setup: Instructions are included
Rolling Rhythms:
Setup: Sheets, Pencil, Rhythm Dice, Instruments
Play: Take turns rolling the dice to fill the squares with a note value. Clap or play your rhythm on an instrument. The other people in your group will repeat.
Melody
Movement
Games