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Rhythm Flash Cards, Any Recommendations?

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Dominic	May 4 2007, 07:11 AM Post #1
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 17-November 03 From: Cardiff Member No.: 139	Hello Im looking to buying some rhythm flash cards but not sure which one to get or whether I should make my own? Has anyone use the rhythm flash cards from the British Kodaly Academy (Meredith Squires Publications) or Alfreds Essential of Music Theory Rhythm Flash cards? Can anyone recommend a good set to buy? Many thanks. Dominic

magicflute	May 4 2007, 07:35 AM Post #2
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 710 Joined: 18-January 07 From: Cornwall Member No.: 9114	I'm not a proper teacher but I made my own -just drew out sets and it was quite fun!

chocolatedog	May 4 2007, 08:21 AM Post #3
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 3861 Joined: 4-June 05 Member No.: 3798	I made my own and have quite a collection - problem is I use Flip-a-Rhythm and Harris Sight-reading books for rhythm aswell so mine rarely come out......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Cyrilla	May 4 2007, 09:20 AM Post #4
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 11904 Joined: 9-November 03 From: Croydon, South London/Surrey Member No.: 99	I think the ones that Meredith makes are little cards which the children can use to create their own rhythms (absolutely brilliant for rhythm dictation too) although I think there may be some larger ones of hers wih 4/4 rhythms on too. David Vinden makes brilliant ones in 4/4 and 3/4 that sell like hot cakes! Also available from the BKA I think (if you have any trouble getting hold of these please PM me and I'll put you in touch with David). Of course you can make your own but it's VERY time-consuming if you write them out by hand because you have to measure everything so carefully! Mind you, my Slave made me a brilliant set not so long ago - so if you too have a Slave then this is also an option... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

upbeat	May 4 2007, 10:26 AM Post #5
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 587 Joined: 21-February 07 Member No.: 9639	QUOTE I made my own and have quite a collection - problem is I use Flip-a-Rhythm and Harris Sight-reading books for rhythm aswell so mine rarely come out......... Just been to have a look at Flip-a-Rhythm at an internet shop and it looks quite interesting. Can you tell me anymore about it - how does the "game" work that it mentions? Thanks!

carol*piano	May 4 2007, 11:05 AM Post #6
Unregistered	QUOTE(Cyrilla @ May 4 2007, 10:20 AM) Mind you, my Slave made me a brilliant set not so long ago - so if you too have a Slave then this is also an option... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Do you hire your slave out C or is he for your own personal use only? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Cyrilla	May 4 2007, 11:52 AM Post #7
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 11904 Joined: 9-November 03 From: Croydon, South London/Surrey Member No.: 99	QUOTE(carol*piano @ May 4 2007, 12:05 PM) QUOTE(Cyrilla @ May 4 2007, 10:20 AM) Mind you, my Slave made me a brilliant set not so long ago - so if you too have a Slave then this is also an option... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Do you hire your slave out C or is he for your own personal use only? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Aw I will have to ask him! He is in Hungary at the moment so is a long-distance Slave right now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) . I am, of course, his Lord and Master so he will do whatever my bidding is! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Hammerklavier	May 4 2007, 12:17 PM Post #8
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 397 Joined: 15-August 04 Member No.: 1917	QUOTE(Cyrilla @ May 4 2007, 11:52 AM) QUOTE(carol*piano @ May 4 2007, 12:05 PM) QUOTE(Cyrilla @ May 4 2007, 10:20 AM) Mind you, my Slave made me a brilliant set not so long ago - so if you too have a Slave then this is also an option... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Do you hire your slave out C or is he for your own personal use only? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Aw I will have to ask him! He is in Hungary at the moment so is a long-distance Slave right now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) . I am, of course, his Lord and Master so he will do whatever my bidding is! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Greetings! Cyrilla's slave here. I am able to take a quick break from my hectic schedule here in Hungary to talk about rhythm cards. It is indeed true that I made a new set of rhythm cards for Cyrilla (sorry, I meant to say my Lord and Master) and also a set for myself. It does take a long time but there is actually something nice about using your very own set with the children. I also made a huge collection of smaller cards where I wrote out all the notes on the bass and treble staves, one to each card, and also with the the different note values as they were very handy for when I taught piano. You can play all kinds of games with them as well and the children enjoy them. I just wonder if Cyrilla decides to offer my services to make some, if she'll decide the rate as well??!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

JohnS	May 4 2007, 01:32 PM Post #9
Prodigy Group: Members Posts: 1554 Joined: 14-August 05 From: CV11 Member No.: 4453	QUOTE(upbeat @ May 4 2007, 11:26 AM) QUOTE I made my own and have quite a collection - problem is I use Flip-a-Rhythm and Harris Sight-reading books for rhythm aswell so mine rarely come out......... Just been to have a look at Flip-a-Rhythm at an internet shop and it looks quite interesting. Can you tell me anymore about it - how does the "game" work that it mentions? Thanks! I've got the two flip-a-rhythm books (recommended on the CT course). They're very good. There are two sets of rhythm to read on each page, with the page cut horizontally so that any of the top rhythms can be used with the bottom rhythms. As there are 36 pages of rhythms, the book says there are over 5000 combinations. If it's a individual pupil they'll do both rhythms at the same time generally - the top one on left leg, bottom one on right leg. If it's a group lesson in a school, I'll split the group up or do rounds etc. Sometimes I get people to play a scale to a given rhythm or to make a melody up to one. It's certainly a book you can be creative with. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

sarah-flute	May 4 2007, 05:11 PM Post #10
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 25735 Joined: 14-December 04 From: Insomniaville Member No.: 2729	QUOTE(Hammerklavier @ May 4 2007, 01:17 PM) I just wonder if Cyrilla decides to offer my services to make some, if she'll decide the rate as well??!! Surely as you're her slave, that's not for you to worry about - as the payment will go to her! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) QUOTE(JohnS @ May 4 2007, 02:32 PM) QUOTE(upbeat @ May 4 2007, 11:26 AM) QUOTE I made my own and have quite a collection - problem is I use Flip-a-Rhythm and Harris Sight-reading books for rhythm aswell so mine rarely come out......... Just been to have a look at Flip-a-Rhythm at an internet shop and it looks quite interesting. Can you tell me anymore about it - how does the "game" work that it mentions? Thanks! I've got the two flip-a-rhythm books (recommended on the CT course). They're very good. There are two sets of rhythm to read on each page, with the page cut horizontally so that any of the top rhythms can be used with the bottom rhythms. As there are 36 pages of rhythms, the book says there are over 5000 combinations. If it's a individual pupil they'll do both rhythms at the same time generally - the top one on left leg, bottom one on right leg. If it's a group lesson in a school, I'll split the group up or do rounds etc. Sometimes I get people to play a scale to a given rhythm or to make a melody up to one. It's certainly a book you can be creative with. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) They sound like a brilliant idea!

snoopy2	May 4 2007, 05:16 PM Post #11
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 38 Joined: 23-September 06 Member No.: 7758	i always get my students to bring 5 small blank cards to their 2nd or 3rd lesson, we draw one note on each card as we learn it. When we move on to the left hand notes, 5 more cards are requested and the system is the same, new note per card. i have also started to do this with rhythms, rests, dynamics. saves you buying the cards and it is educational for the student as they take cards home. I encourage them to play simple recognition games with their parents, siblings etc thus their note recognition becomes exellent.

Hammerklavier	May 4 2007, 09:00 PM Post #12
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 397 Joined: 15-August 04 Member No.: 1917	[quote name='sarah-flute' date='May 4 2007, 05:11 PM' post='507444'] [quote name='Hammerklavier' post='507300' date='May 4 2007, 01:17 PM']I just wonder if Cyrilla decides to offer my services to make some, if she'll decide the rate as well??!![/quote] Surely as you're her slave, that's not for you to worry about - as the payment will go to her! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Yes of course you are right, but slaves have to eat you know and I have to hope I might get something in return! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Cyrilla	May 4 2007, 10:04 PM Post #13
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 11904 Joined: 9-November 03 From: Croydon, South London/Surrey Member No.: 99	I might throw the odd morsel of dry bread in Slave's direction... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Hammerklavier	May 4 2007, 10:07 PM Post #14
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 397 Joined: 15-August 04 Member No.: 1917	QUOTE(Cyrilla @ May 4 2007, 10:04 PM) I might throw the odd morsel of dry bread in Slave's direction... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) All morsels greatly received! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Cyrilla	May 4 2007, 10:08 PM Post #15
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 11904 Joined: 9-November 03 From: Croydon, South London/Surrey Member No.: 99	Er - gratefully???? Tsk, tsk - can't get the staff these days! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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