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A game of music and motor skills
Product: Teaching tools
ISBN: 978-88-590-3006-5
Publication date: 01/05/2022
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Beat and repeat is an innovative, engaging and fun game to experiment with and improve motor coordination of the upper and lower limbs in a simple and intuitive way, learn basic rhythmic and musical elements, alone or with friends, and, at the same time, develop concentration, improve attention, memory, self-esteem, psychomotor coordination, musical instinct and cognitive abilities. The game is based on body percussion techniques, which consist in creating rhythmic-musical shapes to play your own body.
The game
The game cards allow you to choose the musical rhythm you want to create for the game. According to the chosen rhythm, the cards are arranged to form a sequence. Each card corresponds to a beat, while groups of 2,3 or 4 cards form a bar. Each coloured shape corresponds to a movement of the body. Each round takes place by performing in turn, from start to finish, the song created with the cards. The first player tries to perform the sequence, matching each beat with the corresponding gesture. Increase your speed, and those who make mistakes are eliminated!
People who have difficulty regulating their body movements may have the opportunity to experience using their body in a more positive and creative way. Furthermore, the game teaches recognition of and the ability to distinguish musical tempos, the movements and the rhythmic shapes.
A game of music and motor skills
Beat and Repeat allows you to experiment and improve upper and lower limb motor coordination in a simple and intuitive way while learning basic rhythmic and musical elements. On your own or with friends, you can have fun and, at the same time, develop concentration, improve attention span, memory skills, self-esteem, psychomotor coordination, musical instinct and cognitive abilities. The game is based on body percussion techniques, which consist in creating musical rhythms by playing sounds on your own body.
The game is intended for 2+ players aged 5 years and up. Each game lasts for approximately 10 minutes.
Materials
The game is composed of 48 cards in total. Each card illustrates the musical rhythm you need to carry out during the game.
Stomp your feet card
Clap your hands card
Slap your chest card
Snap your fingers card
Slap your thighs card
Pause card
HOW TO PLAY
Choose a musical rhythm and arrange the cards to form a sequence, each card corresponding to «a beat», while groups of 2,3 or 4 cards form «a tempo». Each coloured shape corresponds to a movement of the body. Each round takes place by performing in turn the “musical score” created with the cards from start to finish. The players try to perform the sequence, matching each beat with the corresponding gesture. Increase your speed and those who make mistakes are eliminated!
Leaf through the instructions leaflet that has been translated into English to facilitate your evaluation:
THE AUTHORS
Giuseppe D'Erba Music therapist and nurse in Genoa. Passionate about music, cycling and travel. For many years, he has been involved in rehabilitation through music, sports and play in a mental health centre.
Raul Quinzi Music therapist and nurse in Genoa. Passionate about music and trekking, he dedicates himself to music production and to the composition of hymns and theme songs. For many years he has been involved in rehabilitation through music, sports and play in a mental health centre.
