Rhythm Challenge

Every month I invite my students to complete a musical challenge. The online resources below include some options for this month's Rhythm Challenge.

You Be the Teacher Videos

Choose a video below to watch and prepare to teach a 1-minute lesson about the musical concept at the group lesson. You can create a poster, a short game, or explain the concepts in a memorable way.

Beginner Rhythm Concepts

Basic Note Values Video

Basic Notes and Rests with the Metronome

Time Signatures Video

Intermediate Rhythm Concepts

Upbeat/Pickup/Anacrusis Notes

Eighth Note Triplets

Beaming Notes

Grouping Rests

Intermediate Note Values Video

Syncopation Video/Papaya Syncopation Practice

Advanced Time Signatures

3/4 vs 6/8 Time Signatures

Not Difficult Polyrhythms 2:3

Rhythm Dictation Games

Click one of the links below to practice dictating rhythm patterns that you hear.

Tone Savvy Rhythmic Dictation Easy QHW

Tone Savvy Rhythmic Dictation Medium QHWE

Tone Savvy Rhythmic Dictation Hard QHDWE, DottedE

More Online Rhythm Games and Activities

Elementary

Classics for Kids Match the Rhythm -Echo Rhythm patterns using the space bar.

Ties and Slurs Quiz - Identify if the notes are connected by a tie or slur.

Intermediate

MTT Rhythms Memory Challenge - Can you match the rhythm note/rest with its name?

MTT Rhythm Activities How’s Your Timing - Identify the measure with the correct time signature.

The Cup Song Tutorial/ Demo Learn to tap cups to create this fun rhythm!