Rhythm Worksheet - KS1 - Intermediate

Rhythm worksheet for Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7). Intermediate level music practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.

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Exploring Rhythm in Music

Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7) - Intermediate Level

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Instructions: This worksheet will help you understand and practice rhythm in music. You'll explore beats, patterns, and create your own rhythms. Follow the instructions for each activity and have fun with music!

Clap the Rhythm

Clap your hands to the rhythm patterns shown below. Each pattern represents a sequence of claps. Practice clapping each pattern slowly, then try it faster. Write how many claps you make in each pattern.

1. Clap - Clap - Rest - Clap

2. Clap - Rest - Clap - Clap - Rest

3. Clap - Clap - Clap - Rest

4. Rest - Clap - Clap - Rest - Clap

Match the Rhythm to the Picture

Draw a line to match each rhythm pattern to the picture that represents it. Look carefully at the number of beats and rests in each pattern.

Draw a line to match each one

Rest - Clap - Clap

Clap - Clap - Clap

Clap - Rest - Clap

Clap - Clap - Rest

Create Your Own Rhythm

Create your own rhythm by drawing symbols for claps and rests in the boxes below. Use a 'C' for clap and an 'R' for rest. Try to create a rhythm with at least 5 beats.

Identify the Beat

Listen to a piece of music and tap your foot to the beat. Count how many beats are in each section of the music. Write the number of beats you counted.

1. Section 1:

2. Section 2:

3. Section 3:

Rhythm Patterns with Shapes

Look at the shapes below. Each shape represents a different rhythm pattern. Count the number of shapes and write how many times you see each pattern.

Circle:

Square:

Triangle:

Rhythm Word Search

Find the rhythm-related words in the word search below. Circle each word as you find it. Words can go in any direction.

J	D	G	L	P	I	X	B
O	N	Q	N	A	E	M	W
B	P	X	G	L	M	J	N
R	B	M	E	C	H	P	E
N	E	W	E	V	T	U	Z
M	A	S	P	T	Y	L	C
G	T	Q	D	N	H	S	P
R	E	S	T	I	R	E	S

[ ] BEAT [ ] RHYTHM [ ] CLAP [ ] REST [ ] TEMPO [ ] PULSE

Rhythm and Movement

Listen to a song and move to the rhythm. Write down the actions you did for each part of the song. Did you clap, stomp, or sway? Describe your movements.

1. Part 1:

2. Part 2:

3. Part 3: