Description
This music math rhythm game for summer piano lessons features colorful ice cream themed cards that combine note value recognition, rhythm addition, and beat counting in a fun matching activity.
Students count the total beats on each ice cream scoop by adding quarter notes, half notes, dotted half notes, and whole notes, then match each scoop to the corresponding numbered cones ranging from 3-12 beats.
You’ll love this engaging music theory resource for elementary piano students, group piano classes, and music centers, and your students will love this music math rhythm game because it’s fun!
This music math rhythm game includes:
- 64 different rhythm ice cream scoops with music math addition problems
- 3 notes per scoop featuring quarter notes, half notes, dotted half notes, and whole notes
- 10 ice cream cones ranging from 3 beats to 12 beats
- Colorful pages
- Black and white pages for printing on colored card stock or student coloring
- Multiple game variations for different learning styles and lesson formats
This music math rhythm game can be used to teach and reinforce:
- Note value understanding (quarter, half, dotted half, and whole notes)
- Rhythm counting and addition
- Beat totals, which can reinforce the concept of time signatures
- Pattern recognition
- Cross-curricular math skills
- Music theory fundamentals
- Visual and kinesthetic learning
- And so much more!
Game variations include:
- Build single-scoop cones by matching one ice cream scoop to each correct cone
- Build double-scoop, triple-scoop, quadruple-scoop, and larger cones for a longer activity
- Play memory match by turning cards face down and matching the total number of beats
- Draw a cone card and have students notate rhythms that total the number of beats on the cone
- Use as flash cards for quick rhythm value recognition practice
Why your piano students will love this music math rhythm game:
- The bright colors and ice cream theme make learning fun and memorable
- Multiple game variations keep students engaged lesson after lesson
- The hands-on matching activity gets students off the bench for active learning
- Perfect for both private piano and group piano lessons
- Great for music centers and piano camps
These rhythm cards will help your students…
- Develop crucial rhythm counting skills that transfer directly to sight-reading and performance
- Reinforce the connection between math and music
- Build instant recognition of note values, leading to faster music reading
- Improve understanding of time signatures and how beats organize music
- Build pattern recognition skills that help with music memorization
- Create a foundation for more complex rhythmic concepts like syncopation and compound meters
- Enjoy a multi-sensory learning experience that accommodates their own specific learning style
This music math rhythm game is perfect for:
- Beginning piano students
- Elementary music classrooms
- Group piano classes
- Summer music camps
- Piano parties and events
- Music theory review
- Rhythm workshops
- And more!
Printing and Storage Tips:
- Print on card stock for durability
- Laminate for years of use
- Print the black and white version on colorful card stock for a pop of color
- Store in colorful 4×6 photo boxes for easy organization
Get this music math rhythm game today and watch your piano students thrive in their music theory knowledge!
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Debbie (verified owner) –
This matching game has been a big hit with my students this week. The colors are beautiful and my students have enjoyed assigning flavors to the ice cream scoops. I like it because it can be used when we have just a few minutes left at the end of a lesson.