https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZU_M3XVVAU It goes without saying that rhythm training is essential to all musicians, yet it can still be a struggle for some students. Garwood Whaley, President and Founder of Meredith Music Publishing, developed a method to solve all your rhythm woes. Sheet Music Plus had the opportunity to interview Garwood Whaley, creator of the Basics... Continue Reading →
Learn How to Read Sheet Music: Rhythms
Rhythm is one of the most important elements of the musical language, arguably even more so than melody and harmony. Try this: without singing, clap the rhythm of "Happy Birthday." I bet you could ask someone what you are clapping and they would be able to guess "Happy Birthday." Now try singing "Happy Birthday" without... Continue Reading →
Tips for Teaching Rhythmic Fundamentals to Music Students
By Carolyn Walter I can scarcely think of anything more fundamental to musicianship than rhythm. With few exceptions, I find that a solid rhythmic foundation is truly the root of a good performance. A piece played with otherwise flawless accuracy sounds sloppy or even falls completely apart without proper rhythmic control; never mind if the... Continue Reading →
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