playing rhythm tracks

If a student already knows the names of the rhythm ingredients (whole through sixteenths) can we use those or should we actively use the informal terminology anyway before the note naming process? This comes up from time to time with students with prior experience! Personally,…

• Last updated 11 months ago
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Here’s another getting ready for Reading Rhythm question: Has anyone used hand drums, rhythm sticks, etc. in shared lessons when working on RR? Do you find them helpful and fun, or distracting? Where do you find a good value on quality rhythm instruments? What else…

• Last updated 3 years ago
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I’m having problems with some students playing their rhythms tracks (from the Reading Rhythm Level 1 Book) and playing them on the piano with the 5 steps of sound. Often they can clap them and sing the rhythm as well, but when it comes time to play…

• Last updated 10 years ago
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