25. Haskell Harr, Drum
Method
(for band and Orchestra)Hal
Leonard Publishing
To play the eighth notes in the following exercises, divide the
beat
By adding the word “AND” after each number, thus:
I am adding this because I feel this solmaztion works the best
counting rhythms. For 8th notes, say the following:
“1 & 2 &,” etc.
For 16th notes say:
“1 e and da.” not “ah”. It adds a shorter sound and you
can say it faster than “ah.”
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26. Haskell Harr, Drum
Method
(for band and Orchestra)Hal
Leonard Publishing
These rhythms and syllables should be applied to rhythmic
reading during sight singing exercises.
Look at some examples: Pages 14 -15 & 23 - 24
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27. Summary
Rogers, Michael, R., Teaching
Approaches in Music Theory
Rhythmic study is a topic that should be mastered intellectually.
Understanding rhythm and meter is essential for any
musician. Other important aspects include: beat, pulse, strong vs.
weak beats, basic duration and tempo - most important for
rhythmic ear training.
One of the best devices for teaching rhythmic ear training
is subdivision.
Simplification methods (similar to reduction technique in
pitch analysis) for rhythm are very effective. Subdivision
benefits are most fully realized in rhythmic syllables (e.g., “one-
ee and-a, two-ee-and-a, etc.). Such systems superimpose a steady
stream of mini-beats - a meter within a meter - onto actual
durations themselves. Working with a metronome is beneficial
for many - but a distraction for others. 27
28. Where to Get More Information
Outside book source: “Rhythmic Reading for
All Instruments,” by Dirk Rosenbaum
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