Thursday, May 31, 2012

Domi"notes" Notable Music Studio Style

Several of my students love to play Dominotes so I decided to make a slightly "larger" version.  The bigger the better, right?
So with the help of some foam rectangles and a good permanent marker, I made my own version...they measure about 9"x12" and will make a giant version of the game on my studio floor or even outdoors.





In hindsight, I wish I had made them 6"x12" so that each half was square - more like an actual domino.  As you can see from the picture, when you start to match up at a 90 degree angle, the bottom of the note you add is slightly larger.  I'm still happy with the result, though.  It's another way to work on note values and showing the relationship between notes. 

And what child wouldn't love to work on a game this large and this colorful?  


 
This game will also be a great addition to my summer camps! 



30 comments:

Beth T. said...

Sheryl, this looks so nice! I might have to make up this game this summer.

Jennifer said...

Great idea Sheryl!

Sheryl said...

Thank you Beth & Jennifer! It's always nice to get feedback on ideas!

fame1444 said...

Wonderful idea! Now I have a great way to use those foam squares I bought!

Bonnie said...

Do u have any directions? Or how to decide which rhythms to use? I love this and am trying to make it! Thanks!

Sheryl said...

Hi Bonnie,
I didn't have directions, but would be happy to share them with you. If you want to send me your email address, I'll send you a list. It's a bit long for a comment post!

Bonnie said...

that would be awesome.
mauldinb@bellsouth.net or bmauldin@calhoun.k12.al.us

Amanda said...

Would you be willing to send me a copy of the directions and which rhythms you used as well? I would much appreciate it. ajmarvin08@gmail.com.

Monique said...

Hi Sheryl,

I would be very happy to receive your directions for this domino. I'm looking for some funny games to teach music to my daughters.
I thank you very much
loar.zour (@) chantdesfees.fr

emc said...

Hi Sheryl,

Very much enjoying your website, such wonderful ideas! I know my students would love to try this out! Would you be willing to email the directions to me also?
ealain.m(@)gmail.com

Thanks so much!

Kim Gonzales said...

Would you please send me an email with how you made the pieces, and which rhythms you used? Thanks so much! Love your blog. :)

Kim Gonzales said...

Guess you need my email address! :)
krlykim@gmail.com

Julia said...

Well, I'm going to have to leave my name as well. thanks so very much. juliapotterpiano@gmail.com :)

andrea said...

I too would like the list, please!

andrea.j.davis@gmail.com

Sonya Schiphoff said...

Same - send me the rhythms!

sjnielsen88 (at) gmail .com

musicwms said...

Could you send me the instructions too? Thanks!
musicwms@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Hello! This is nice. Could I have the directions too please? ashleywhite@go.rmc.edu

Anonymous said...

Could I have the directions and list of rhythms too? Thanks! mmhelverson@yahoo.com

Tanya M said...

Sheryl,
Can you please send me the list of rhythms, too? I really need to make this game for my daughter.
tanya_mironov@hotmail.com
Thank you in advance and THANK YOU for your wonderful blog!!

Anonymous said...

Directions are definitely wanted.
pianodough@hotmail.com
Thanks!
Kristen

Anonymous said...

Could i have directions on how to make this game also?

mpepper@franklniisd.net

Anonymous said...

sorry i typed it wrong

mpepper@franklinisd.net

Thanks again!

Can't wait to use them!

Lisa said...

I think my students would absolutely love this game!Would you please send me the directions? judkinsl@trinitypride.org

Anonymous said...

can anyone send me these directions please
angtx04@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I would also like the instructions please. iris.anne@yahoo.com.

Kjersti Glesne said...

I would love the instructions as well. Thank you in advance!!! kglesne@ggusd.us

Rebecca LaCount said...

So thankful I found your site. I'd love a copy of your directions and your note values. rebeccalacount@gmail.com Thank you!

sarah Amrein said...

could I get the list of rhythms you used! I love this idea!
Sarah Amrein samrein@antioch34.com

Mama mia said...

would love the directions also.
Love your website.
Thanks Shelyn
gibbcse@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

So happy I stumbled upon your site! I would love directions for the dominotes! I think my summer camp kiddos would love this!

Thank you!

catherine.scheetz@gmail.com