by immusic | Nov 28, 2022
Category
rhythmic
Age
8+
Number of participants
5-30
Duration
approx. 10 min.
Working method
group work
Musical abilities of the trainers
1 2 3 4 5 6
Equipment and instruments
- optional: any type of instrument
Competences
- movement coordination
- attention
- cooperation
- concentration
- sense of rhythm
Coordination Game
A very simple, yet tricky movement coordination game in which keeping rhythm is important.
AIM
The game develops movement coordination with a very simple tool, but at the same time it also focuses on keeping the rhythm, and also improving concentration.
Description
The participants stand up, alternately clapping and stamping during the game.
First we start with ten claps – then ten stamps (with alternating legs).
This is followed by 9 claps – 9 stamps…, etc. up to 1 clap – 1 stamp.
Here, however, the game does not end, but turns back!
Then one more clap-stamp up to 10 movements again.
by immusic | Nov 28, 2022
Category
rhythmic
Age
10+
Number of participants
5-30
Duration
approx. 10 min.
Working method
group work
Musical abilities of the trainers
12 3 4 5 6
EQUIPMENT
AND INSTRUMENTS
- optional: any type
of instrument
Competences
- creativity
- improvisation
- attention
- cooperation
- concentration
- rhythm recognition
- sense of rhythm
Check My Beat
A simple game that encourages concentration, keeping the pace, and is based on creativity.
AIM
The goal of the game is to create mutual attention, to promote teamwork and cooperation, while also developing a sense of rhythm and rhythm recognition. Figuring out rhythm formulas develops creativity, and imitation strengthens musical memory.
Description
1. Participants are standing in a circle.
2. The instructor says in a rhythmic way: Here is my rhythm now, check my beat! and claps the steady beat four times.
3. The participants answer together in a rhythmic way, too: We got your rhythm now, here is your beat! and they clap the same.
4. The next person clockwise will be the next one who finds out a new formula and the others will repeat it together and so on.
The formula always contains four quarters, but it can be performed in many ways, e.g. with clicking, with tapping a body part, with la-la. Alternatively, these activities can be mixed.
by immusic | Nov 28, 2022
category
rhythmic
Age
8+
Number of participants
5-30
Duration
approx. 10 min.
Working method
group work
Musical abilities of the trainers
1 2 3 4 5 6
Equipment and instruments
- optional: any type of instrument
Competences
- movement coordination
- attention
- cooperation
- concentration
- rhythm recognition
- sense of rhythm
Rhythm Machine
A rhythm game with which a more complex sound can be achieved.
AIM
This game for developing the sense of rhythm requires a more complex way of thinking by combining simple elements. It depends on the creativity of the participants to achieve a complex sound by layering the rhythms.
Description
This activity is similar to the game called Give me rhythms.
Participants are sitting in a circle. One person starts the Rhythm Machine by doing a simple rhythm that repeats over and over.
This pattern can be a basic 4/4 quarter note beat.
The person sitting to the left of the starter then adds his/her own rhythm to go along with the rhythms that are already going.
Again, the rhythm has to be repeated and cannot be changed.
After everyone has added a rhythm, the first person stops doing his/her rhythm. The others continue their rhythm, the next round the second person drops out, and so on. It continues until the last person has a rhythm.
Rhythm examples:
Comment for facilitators
Percussion instruments can be used during the games, e.g. drums, percussion eggs, wood maracas, rhythm sticks, bells or castanets.
During the activities be care of the steady beat!
by immusic | Nov 28, 2022
Category
vocal
Age
14+
Number of participants
10+
Duration
approx. 30 min.
Working method
group work
Musical abilities of the trainers
1 2 3 4 5 6
Equipment and instruments
- music player / app to play the song
Competences
- improvisation
- creativity
- attention
- concentration
- confidence
- team cohesion
- inner voice
- sense of rhythm
Spring Breeze
An exercise starting from a simple song, which offers a very exciting sound, but requires practice and experience to achieve
AIM
After learning and singing the simple song, this game gives you an opportunity with the sounds of the song, which creates a very interesting atmosphere. If you manage to sound it well, the piece is a lasting experience for everyone who participated in the
process.
Description
1. The first step is to learn the song „Tavaszi szél” so that everyone knows the notes with confidence. This can be done by the leader learning it in advance and the participants learning it from her/him, or by learning the song together with the
recordings.
2. If singing the song at a tempo is already going well, then you can play together by singing it slower and faster.
3. After that, we first divide the participants into two or three groups, and the groups enter the song at different times, essentially like a canon. (This step can even be skipped, but we have found that it is worthwhile to try together before the improvisation so that the song does not play at the same time.)
4. After that, there is only one more step: everyone starts singing the song at different times and at different tempos, but it is important that they start from the same pitch!
When the notes of the song are played together, the notes of the pentatonic scale are heard, which gives it such a special atmosphere.
LYRICS
Tavaszi szél vizet áraszt virágom, virágom.
Minden madár társat választ virágom, virágom.
Hát én immár kit válasszak virágom, virágom.
Te engemet, én tégedet virágom, virágom.
Translation:
Spring wind floods waternmy darling, my darling
Every bird chooses a partner my darling, my darling
Well, who should I choose my darling, my darling?
You choose Me, I choose You my darling, my darling
by immusic | Nov 28, 2022
Category
rhythmic
Age
8+
Number of participants
1+
Duration
approx. 20 min.
Working method
- individual work
- group work
Musical abilities of the trainers
12 3 4 5 6
Competences
- attention
- dexterity
- movement coordination
- concentration
- sense of rhythm
Cup Game
Versatile game for developing movement coordination and sense of rhythm.
AIM
The aim of the game is to develop musical and coordination skills in a complex way. The choice of songs and the movements of the cup game stimulate creativity.
Description
The first step is to learn the Maori song „Epo i tai tai” so that everyone knows the notes with confidence. This can be done by the leader learning it in advance and the participants learning it from her/him, or by learning the song together with the
recordings.
After that, we practice the elements of the cup game separately, or we practice it with the recording until we know it. If the melody and the cup game go together, then we put the entire task together.
The game can be practiced in a small group or alone.
Level up!
Create unique cup games to a melody selected by you!
Lyrics
Epo i tai tai e
Epo i tai tai e
Epo i tai tai
Epo i tuki tuki
Epo i tuki tuki e
You can find several translations for the text, for now let’s take this
one: We shall not be sad we will only be happy.
COMMENTS FOR FACILITATORS
Among the links, the first is one where there is only rhythm for practicing cup game moves, no melody.
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