Music and rhythm games

These games are played with your ears as much as your fingers. You tap at the exact moment a note arrives, repeat a short melody in order, recognize an instrument or compose your own tune by choosing sounds. The tempo guides everything: stay in rhythm and the successes keep coming. Listening, memory for sounds and coordination improve together. Simple listening games suit kids around 4 or 5, while fast challenges appeal to older ones. It's best to play with the sound on, with headphones if needed. And when the screen goes off, the music goes on: singing or clapping together keeps the fun going.