The Easy Way To Sight Read Rhythms

Is there a shortcut to learn how to sight-read rhythms? Well, this book may be the answer to that question! Here you'll find almost 200 pages of instructions and exercises that will make you an excellent sight-reader of rhythms in no time! The unique method for sight-reading in this book uses the same principle as learning a new language. It incorporates the ear and helps you develop the ability to quickly identify patterns, here called "rhythm-pictures". This book was first released in Swedish in 1996 as "A vista teknik, hur du blir en bättre notläsare, del 1 - rytmbilder". It soon became the standard material for music schools and musicians when it comes to sight-reading rhythms. Now it has finally been translated into English.

This book has become a classic in all musicians' libraries for rhythmic analysis and study. Designed to teach syncopation within 4/4 time, the exercises also develop speed and accuracy in sight-reading with uncommon rhythmic figures. A must for all musicians, especially percussionists interested in syncopation.

Rhythm Made Easy takes rhythm and turns it into simple, digestible clapping exercises that can be executed by anyone looking to learn how to count rhythm. Each exercise builds on the last, and Ross the Music Teacher has a video example for each and every exercise, totaling 100! Isolate rhythm and master it, so that you can count flawlessly on your instrument.

Originally published in the 1940s, Paul Hindemith's remarkable textbooks are still the outstanding works of their kind. In contrast to many musical textbooks written by academic musicians, these were produced by a man who could play every instrument of the orchestra, could compose a satisfying piece for almost every kind of ensemble, and who was one of the most stimulating teachers of his day. It is therefore not surprising that nearly forty years later these books should remain essential reading for the student and the professional musician.

(Instructional). Learn how to sight-read any rhythm instantly! Wouldn't you like to look at a complicated rhythmic figure and instantly know how it sounds? If so, then this book is for you. You'll discover: how to memorize the sound of each commonly occurring, one-beat note combination * the difference between duple and triple time, simple and compound time, and 6/4 time and 3/2 time * the true meaning of "cut" time * how to instantly play odd groupings (triplets, quintuplets, etc.) * and much more.

For students & professionals who want to gain the ability to sight-sing and play rhythms from the simplest to the most complex syncopations. For the first time in print, syncopations are explained, illustrated and classified.

(Woodwind Method). This Berklee Workshop provides the intermediate to advanced saxophone player with material that is both technically challenging and musically compelling. Preparatory exercises and reading studies combine to make this workshop an excellent method for improving technique, phrasing and rhythmic accuracy. Includes exercises to take reading and playing skills from novice to expert levels!