Math Monday: Notes & Fractions Game


There's no doubt about it; you can't play music without a little math.
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I introduced basic fractions with the help of the game 'Busted' and pancakes!
Whole, half, quarter and eighth notes could be visually understood by cutting/folding a circle into corresponding fractions.

We went around selecting wooden sticks and lining them up. Once a Star Stick was selected, we clapped out the notes in order and started a fresh round.

EXPAND ON MATH & MUSIC
Phrase Lengths. Pass a ball to Fur Elise.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TvHE9peMdM&list=PLF2671A6EB13B8C8D&index=1