This week we looked in depth at how to think and communicate about rhythm.
We discussed meter and rhythmic feel - how many beats per measure (aka, how do you count the music you're playing) and what feel does the song have: straight, swing, triplet, etc.
We also delved into subdivision - how to break the beat into smaller pieces, to make your time more accurate and help communicate about the placement of notes.
We discussed meter and rhythmic feel - how many beats per measure (aka, how do you count the music you're playing) and what feel does the song have: straight, swing, triplet, etc.
We also delved into subdivision - how to break the beat into smaller pieces, to make your time more accurate and help communicate about the placement of notes.
Check out the slides
Homework includes:
Listening and analysis
- Speak your subdivisions while listening to the radio
- Listen to music you find interesting and figure out where the melody falls in the subdivisions.
- Find challenging music to explore new rhythms, and study the history/culture.
Practice
- Practice scales and other technique exercises at 60bpm, with a metronome.
- Listen to where your notes fall, early, late or on time. Then fix it.
- Subdivide like crazy, to improve your time accuracy and feel.
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