Hal Leonard

The Practical Handbook for Mastering Rhythm

Author: David Harrison
Format: Softcover with Audio Online
Version: Theory Text

This essential, practical handbook for mastering rhythm has been designed for students of any instrument or voice -- providing them a comprehensive and systematic approach to understanding rhythms, rhythmic devices, and how to count them. Packed full of practical exercises, this book also makes for an ideal self-instruction method. Every exercise is accompanied by play-along online piano audio, featuring useful metronome clicks for rigorous practice. For use in individual or group instruction, this is the must-have guide to rhythm for all music teachers and students. Chapters include:

• fundamentals of rhythm
• counting method
• note values and rests
• beat subdivision
• simple time signatures
• compound time signatures
• ties and extended notes
• syncopation

Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.