Educator Resources for One Man Band

One Man Band

Play Game

This game allows students to create their own one-of-a-kind One Man Band. Students simply drag and drop instruments anywhere on the screen to build a crazy contraption. They can then press Play or Stop to control the music on each instrument. We recommend demonstrating how to click buttons 1, 2, or 3 to switch between different loops and create your tune. This game is a great tool for helping students explore and experiment music, rhythm, beats, and instruments, and can be used by students independently or in pairs.


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Rhythm and Beats Lesson Plan: One Man Band Game

 
Grades: K-5

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-5, students will use BrainPOP resources to explore the sounds made by various instruments, and use a free online music game to create their own one-of-a-kind One Man Band.

Students will:

  • Explore the sounds created by various instruments through an online game.
  • Compare and contrast instruments within and across instrument families.
  • Select and research one instrument family and present findings to the class.