Alma Mater Blues

I have a 9-year-old student who just struggles with rhythm. She can’t keep a simple even beat. With a TON of work she gets it, but it doesn’t always stick. I noticed it in a pronounced way when she was with me in a larger…

• Last updated 4 years ago
• Alma Mater Blues, helping students feel rhythm, Laurie Richards, natural rhythm, reading rhythm, rhythm difficulty, Robin Keehn, student lacks rhythm, swing rhythm

I’ve noticed that a number of my students have trouble getting the rhythm right in Alma Mater Blues. The left and right hands are properly coordinated but the RH is played evenly rather than with a swinging feeling when the hands are played together. However,…

• Last updated 12 years ago
• Alma Mater Blues, control the events, Gordon Harvey, relearning, rhythm

I just thought I’d share something exciting that happened tonight! I lead the praise band at my church and just playing around I played Alma Mater blues while the band was getting organized and we were going through a sound check. After practice, the band…

• Last updated 9 years ago
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