Rhythm Composition

Hello Rhythmic Music Students,

Today we are going to have a whole bunch of fun with rhythms!  You will need to find two objects in your home that you can play rhythms with. For example, a spoon and paper plate, a pencil and an empty yogurt tub, a chopstick and a pot, etc. Then, have fun with the activities below!

1. First warm-up by reviewing your rhythms. Listen to the rhythm first, then repeat it.

Div. 1 & 2 click here and play on the ti-ta-ti tab.
Div. 3 & 4 click here and play on the ti-tica, tica-ti tab.
Div. 5 & 6 click here and play on the tica-tica tab.
Div. 7 & 8 click here and play on the ta, ti-ti tab.

2.  Now YOU need to read and play the rhythm first, then the answer will play afterwards.

Div. 1 & 2 click here and play on the ti-ta-ti tab.
Div. 3 & 4 click here and play on the ti-tica, tica-ti tab.
Div. 5 & 6 click here and play on the tica-tica tab.
Div. 7 & 8 click here and play on the ta, ti-ti tab.

3.  Next, let’s get tricky. Can you SAY the invisible rhythm that you hear?

Div. 1 & 2 click here and play on the ti-ta-ti tab.
Div. 3 & 4 click here and play on the ti-tica, tica-ti tab.
Div. 5 & 6 click here and play on the tica-tica tab.
Div. 7 & 8 click here and play on the ta, ti-ti tab.

4. Alright, now it’s time for a dangerous music game. “Poison Rhythm” is a game where you play all of the rhythms except the “poison” one or you’re out. Good luck!

Div. 1 & 2 “Poison Rhythm Scary“ and play on the ti-ta-ti tab.
Div. 3 & 4 “Poison Rhythm Scary“ and play on the ti-tica, tica-ti tab.
Div. 5 & 6 “Poison Rhythm Scary“.and play on the tica-tica tab.
Div. 7 & 8 “Poison Rhythm Oops“and play on the ta, ti-ti tab.

5. Lastly, you’re assignment for this week is to create a rhythm composition here.  (Div. 1 & 2 use level 7.
Div. 3 & 4 use level 6.  Div. 5 & 6 use level 3.  Div. 7 & 8 use level 2.) Try your composition on different instruments by clicking on the pictures at the top of the page. Have fun!!

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