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Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: Double Bingo Game -- Rhythm: Book

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Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: Double Bingo Game -- Rhythm: Book

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: Double Bingo Game -- Rhythm: Book

By Andrew Surmani, Karen Farnum Surmani, and Morton Manus

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Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory is designed for students of any age, whether listeners or performers, who want to have a better understanding of the language of music. In this all-in-one theory course, you will learn the essentials of music through concise lessons, practice your music reading and writing skills in the exercises, improve your listening skills with the available ear-training CDs (sold separately), and test your knowledge with a review that completes each unit.

The Double Bingo games feature two games per side of each player card - one in orange and the other in purple. Play the orange game, play the purple game then play the two games together. Flip it over and do the same---that gives you 6 games altogether per set! Each set includes 35 player cards and 4 caller cards.

The complete line of Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory includes Student Books, a Teacher's Answer Key, Ear-Training CDs, Double Bingo games, Flash Cards, Reproducible Teacher's Activity Kits, and interactive software for students and teachers in private study, studio and network environments.

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Series: Essentials of Music Theory
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 40
ISBN10: 0-7390-1870-1
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-1870-5
UPC: 038081190877
SKU: 00-19479

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About the Author: Karen Farnum Surmani

Karen Farnum Surmani

Karen Farnum Surmani holds the position of Early Childhood Acquisition Editor and Vocal Masterworks Editor at Alfred Music. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from California State University, Northridge, followed by a Master's degree in Music Education from the University of Southern California. Her credentials include Orff certification and extensive training in early childhood and elementary music pedagogy.

Surmani has taught music across elementary, middle, and university settings and maintains an active career as a performing classical vocalist and private voice instructor. She is active in multiple professional organizations including the American Orff-Schulwerk Association, Music Educators National Conference, the Organization of American Kodaly Educators, Early Childhood Music and Movement Association, and National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Why we love this

Rhythm concepts live in the abstract until students can actually apply them. These double-sided bingo cards transform rhythm recognition from rote drill into genuine engagement, giving you six complete games from a single set of cards. The multiple games per card extend the life of your materials while keeping students focused on the same learning objective.

What to expect

Bingo has an inherent draw that transcends age and skill level. Rhythm Double Bingo channels that competitive energy and visual recognition instinct directly into pattern learning, making the repetition that cements rhythm literacy feel like play rather than work.

Who it's for

Any music student or listener building foundational knowledge of rhythm notation, from children just beginning theory to adult learners returning to music. This product works equally well in private studios, group classes, ensemble rehearsals as a warm-up activity, or classroom settings where music theory is part of the curriculum.

How to get the most out of it

  • Vary your calling pace across games. Start with a slower tempo on the orange side to build confidence, then accelerate on the purple side to sharpen pattern recognition.
  • Mix ability levels at each table. Stronger rhythm readers can mentor peers while staying challenged by the game's time pressure.
  • Use the caller cards to review correct answers aloud after each game, reinforcing why a particular rhythm pattern was or wasn't a match.
  • Rotate student callers on subsequent plays. Having students call the rhythms deepens their own understanding and maintains energy across multiple rounds.

How to use it

Integrate these cards into your regular theory curriculum rotation. They work best during the rhythm unit as a culminating activity after students have learned the specific note values in your student book. Use them in ensemble warm-ups to sharpen collective rhythm reading without feeling like traditional drills.

Skills your students will build

  • Recognizing rhythm patterns at sight
  • Rapid identification of note values and rests
  • Matching visual notation to rhythm concepts
  • Sustained rhythm literacy under time pressure

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