Beat Box
Beat Box
Create Your Own Rhythm!
Are you ready to drop some beats? With our virtual Beat Box, kids can compose, experiment, and explore rhythm right in the browser. It’s an interactive, musical sandbox that makes learning about sound and sequencing fun and intuitive.
How to Play
Start by placing tiles on the grid. Press the play button to hear your beat, or stop it anytime with the stop button. Clear your board with the trash can icon. You can also drag tiles off the board to remove them individually. The beat plays from left to right, and all tiles in the same vertical column play at the same time — like a rhythm orchestra!
Explore the Sounds
Each color represents a different sound family:
- Green tiles – organ-like tones
- Yellow tiles – drum and percussion sounds
- Blue tiles – horn-like instruments
The letters and numbers on each tile match notes on the virtual piano — C1 is the lowest note, while C4 is the highest “C.”
Ideas for Exploration
Encourage students to experiment with musical patterns, try different rhythms, or recreate simple songs like Mary Had a Little Lamb. The Beat Box is a great way to explore musical concepts such as pitch, harmony, and timing while building digital creativity and problem-solving skills.
For Teachers
The Beat Box works beautifully in music or STEM classrooms to introduce sequencing, sound patterns, and creative composition. Perfect for:
- Music centers or creative choice time.
- Teaching rhythm and note relationships.
- Collaborative or individual music exploration.
Want more musical fun? Visit our music games for more virtual instruments and creative tools!