16 Printable Cards

Free Rhythm
Pattern Card Set
A Digital and Printable Resource for Music Teachers

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hythm pattern cards are a great
R way to teach new rhythmic
concepts, reinforce familiar
patterns, and build that all-important
music vocabulary (the ability to
understand and create your own
musical patterns and sequences).
Related post: 36 Ways to Use Rhythm Pattern Cards in Your Teaching
Prefer to listen? 10 Creative Ways to Use Rhythm Pattern Cards in Your Teaching (Ep. 08)
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I’ve found that having a few sets of
rhythm pattern cards on hand can be so
helpful in teaching to capture the
attention of young learners and help
them grasp new concepts (and have fun
while doing it!).
If you’re looking for games you can play
with rhythm pattern cards, I’m
including a link below with 36 creative
ideas.
Whether you’re looking for ideas for
your children’s choir rehearsal or your
piano studio, games to play at VBS or
music and arts camp or activities to
break up a band or orchestra rehearsal,
I hope you find a few new ideas on this
list.
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 TEACHING TIPS:

1. Establish a steady beat before you begin. Encourage everyone

to keep the beat for themselves in their heels or by tapping
lightly over their heart.

2. If chanting rhythm patterns as a group, include a count-off

measure before you begin, so everyone starts together.

3. Use a neutral syllable first (e.g. “bah”), then introduce a

counting method (e.g. ta, ti-ti; ta, ta-di; du, du-de; 1, 2 +; etc.)

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