--- title: Music Bump – A New Game & Center on MusicplayOnline description: Discover Music Bump—a fun new game (or can be used as a center) for students to review rhythms in 4/4 time! With two levels available, it builds musical understanding through hands-on play. image: https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/IMG_1905-1.png --- [![musicplay-logo](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/musicplay-logo-2.png?width=2701&height=877&name=musicplay-logo-2.png "musicplay-logo")](http://musicplay.ca) Open main menu Close main menu # Music Bump – A New Game & Center on MusicplayOnline ![Stacy Werner](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/529321003_10171907439470332_5222755718152529359_n.jpg?width=45&name=529321003_10171907439470332_5222755718152529359_n.jpg) [Stacy Werner](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/stacy-werner) [Share this blog post on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://blog.musicplay.ca/music-bump-a-new-game-center-on-musicplayonline) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.musicplay.ca/music-bump-a-new-game-center-on-musicplayonline) ![](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/IMG_1905-1.png) [Note: This newsletter is best viewed in your browser for full access to all content.](https://blog.musicplay.ca/music-bump-a-new-game-center-on-musicplayonline) ## Music Bump – A New Game & Center on MusicplayOnline ![IMG_1905-1](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_1905-1.png?width=287&height=383&name=IMG_1905-1.png) Looking for a fresh game or center your students will love? *Music Bump* is an easy-prep activity that doubles as both! With two levels available, students get practice reviewing and identifying rhythms and rhythmic values. This week, we’re excited to share Level Two of this new resource. [Music Bump Link](https://musicplayonline.com/media/music-bump-2026/) --- ## Music Bump - Level 2 **               [![Screenshot 2026-04-21 at 8.27.15 AM](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-04-21%20at%208.27.15%20AM.png?width=403&height=523&name=Screenshot%202026-04-21%20at%208.27.15%20AM.png)](https://musicplayonline.com/media/music-bump-2026/)** ### Game Purpose: - Students identify and review the number of beats for rhythms in a 4/4 time signature. - Recommended for Grades 3–6. ### Supplies Needed: **Rhythm Dice** - Use pre-made rhythm dice purchased from the [Musicplay Store](https://store.musicplay.ca/products/music-dice), or - Make your own dice using wooden or foam cubes and write rhythms on each side - Label each side with: Quarter note, Pair of eighth notes, Quarter rest, Half note, Dotted half note, Whole note **Tokens or Stacking Cubes** - Two different colors (one color per player). **Level Two Game Sheet** - Print on cardstock and laminate for durability and repeated use. - Provide copies of the “Cheat Sheet” for students or display it for reference during the activity. [![Screenshot 2026-04-21 at 8.27.29 AM](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-04-21%20at%208.27.29%20AM.png?width=205&height=247&name=Screenshot%202026-04-21%20at%208.27.29%20AM.png)](https://musicplayonline.com/media/music-bump-2026/) ### Game Set-Up: - Students work with a partner. - Each pair needs: - Two rhythm dice - One Level Two game sheet - 10 tokens or stacking cubes per player (each player uses a different color) ### Game Directions: - Roll two rhythm dice. - Add the total number of beats for both rhythms. - Example: - Quarter note (1 beat) + whole note (4 beats) = 5 - Pair of eighth notes (1 beat) + half note (2 beats) = 3 - Place one token on the corresponding number space. - If your partner already has a token on that space, you may **bump** it and replace it with your own. - If a player stacks two tokens on the same space, that space is **locked** and cannot be bumped. - The first player to place all 10 tokens on the board wins. - Play again if time permits! --- ## Centers and Games on the Musicplay Store Looking for more easy to use center ideas?   Check out these additional resources available for purchase in the [Musicplay Store](https://store.musicplay.ca/collections/teaching-aids-music-centers).  [![Super Simple 1-1](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Super%20Simple%201-1.png?width=354&height=457&name=Super%20Simple%201-1.png)](https://store.musicplay.ca/collections/teaching-aids-music-centers) [![Super Simple 2](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Super%20Simple%202.png?width=350&height=452&name=Super%20Simple%202.png)](https://store.musicplay.ca/collections/teaching-aids-music-centers) [Musicplay Store Centers and Games](https://store.musicplay.ca/collections/teaching-aids-music-centers) ---   ## Sing! Dance! Play! ## Music Education is MONUMENTAL! ## Washington, DC ## July 10-12, 2026 ## [![Sing! Dance! Play!](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Sing!%20Dance!%20Play!.png?width=643&height=433&name=Sing!%20Dance!%20Play!.png)](https://workshops.musicplay.ca/sing-dance-play/)Join us in-person or livestream for three days of inspiring professional development! Learn from Stacy Werner, John Jacobson, Katie Grace Miller, and special guests for 15 hours of engaging instruction. Get one-year access to all recorded sessions so you can watch anytime. ## In Person - FREE REGISTRATION!   (only 200 spots available!) ## Live Stream with Recorded Access  - $100  [Registration Link ](https://workshops.musicplay.ca/sing-dance-play/) --- ## Musicplay Team Updates: We wanted to take the opportunity to share some updates from the team: #### Content Updates: - Check again next week for future updates!  #### Development Updates: - New Drum Machine interactive - New Staff Lesson bass resources - Support for 2 beat rhythms in Word Rhythm Composition tool - Added the ability to disable student codes  - Navigation now remembers the last open state. - Notifications can now be dismissed more easily ![Stacy Werner](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/529321003_10171907439470332_5222755718152529359_n.jpg?width=150&name=529321003_10171907439470332_5222755718152529359_n.jpg) #### Stacy Werner Stacy Werner is a music specialist with 15 years of experience teaching elementary music in Alberta, Canada. She is the author of the “Super Simple Music Centers” series and the Education Director for Musicplay Online. Trained in Orff and Kodály, she’s committed to ongoing growth as an educator, guided by her mentor, Denise Gagne. ### Leave a Comment ## Related Articles [![](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/Diversity%20Photo.png)](https://blog.musicplay.ca/equity-and-diversity-on-musicplayonline) [Blog Posts](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts) ### [Equity and Diversity on MusicplayOnline](https://blog.musicplay.ca/equity-and-diversity-on-musicplayonline) Musicplay is a PreK-6 elementary music curriculum that uses many traditional and composed children’s songs, singing games, folk songs, rounds, choral music, and... 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