Comments on: Rhythm Blocks

By: Rebecca W. Music

Rebecca W. Music — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:51:13 +0000

I made some of these a while back, but instead of wood blocks, I cut them out of brightly colored posterboard, then laminated them. I love the fresh ideas you have for using them!

Another idea for a game (my students LOVE this one) is to play “stump the teacher.” They make the trickiest rhythm they can, and then I play it for them using a hand-drum. More often than not, I purposely make a mistake and let them enjoy being the teacher for a little while.

By: DNet

DNet — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:14:51 +0000

What a great idea, Ginger! That would simplify things so much!

By: Ginger

Ginger — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:01:16 +0000

I read this a few months ago and thought it would be a little too involved for me. Then just now I remembered that I purchased some Cuisenaire rods on ebay to help my granddaughter understand math concepts. Well, she’s not interested in the rods, but they will be perfect for these rhythm blocks! : )

By: Rasmus

Rasmus — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:02:13 +0000

Very nice. I think LEGO-blocks might work as well!

By: Real Rhythm Cards « Layton Music Games and Resources

Real Rhythm Cards « Layton Music Games and Resources — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:37:32 +0000

[...] Rhythm Cards Posted on September 9, 2008 by DNet I made wood Rhythm Blocks of various lenghts to represent the different note values, and thought some paper ones would be [...]

By: celia

celia — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:32:14 +0000

You can also make a simple version of these with jenga blocks, wood glue, and paint. Use one block per 1/2 a count and glue them together to make larger units. Paint the type of note on the corresponding blocks.

By: Arlene Kern

Arlene Kern — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:56:58 +0000

This is a wonderful site that I found out about on The
Piano Education Page. Is it OK to copy the ideas?
How do you do that?
Thanks.

By: DNet

DNet — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:44:44 +0000

I had my husband show me how to cut them. He has a miter saw that made it a fast job. I did sand the blocks – mostly the ends before I painted them. I just used the inexpensive craft paint from Wal-mart to paint them. Also, if you use a hardwood instead of pine you will get cleaner cuts that need less sanding, but the cost will be more. The pine wood I used was less than $5. Now I need to make me a couple more sets.

By: Lydia

Lydia — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:30:21 +0000

These are wonderful. Did you have to sand them down before painting? would special paint be necessary? I am a total idiot when it comes to arts and crafts!

Thanks,

Lydia

By: Natalie

Natalie — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:19:53 +0000

I LOVE these, D’Net! That will definitely be my next project! Did you cut the lengths yourself or have them do it for you where you bought the lumber?