Contemporary Rhythms Volume Two

Contemporary Rhythms Volume Two

Contemporary Rhythms Volume Two

Develop your knowledge of Contemporary Rhythmic Notation

Contemporary Rhythms Volume Two develops your knowledge of highly syncopated rhythms written with contemporary notation. A serious musician must not only be able to recognize, read and play rhythms fluidly but be aware of alternate notation used especially in contemporary classical music but found more and more in all styles of music. This volume concentrates on sixteenth note rhythms and the rhythmic patterns often associated with that rhythmic level. Each exercise uses one pitch which allows the student to focus completely on time and rhythm. Exercises use modern innovations common to twentieth century notation, thereby familiarizing the student with the most sophisticated systems likely to be encountered in the course of a musical career. Midifiles for all exercises can be downloaded from the internet to facilitate learning.

Unfamiliar Notation

Volume Two of Contemporary Rhythms looks at the notation methods of contemporary music. Composers in the last 100 years have departed from the traditional method of notating rhythms. This in turn has created a situation where you may find a rhythm you know but you don’t recognize it because of the notation used. Obviously, it is important to learn to recognize these alternative notations to improve your sight reading ability.

Imaginary Bar Line in Contemporary Rhythms Volume Two

The imaginary bar line is commonly used to divide music in 4/4 into two equal groups. Many modern composers have done away with the idea of an imaginary bar line thus creating a situation where the notation can be highly deceptive.

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Additional Information for Contemporary Rhythms Volume Two:

• Digital Edition 978-1-59489-796-2
• Physical IBSN: 978-1-890944-28-5
• 120 pages with additional free midifiles available in our member’s area.

What people are saying about Contemporary Rhythms Volume Two:

• This is a very challenging book. I would recommend working through the Rhythm Primer, Rhythms Volume One and Two before starting this book. A. Goings
• Very interesting to see the alternate ways people notate rhythms. This book took me awhile before I got the hang of it. T. Lauren
• Really a one of kind book. Haven’t seen anything like this on the market. Really prepares you for reading alternate notations that crop up from time to time. I feel much more prepared now D. Manson

Add Contemporary Rhythms Volume Two to your practice regimen today and prepare yourself for any notation that might come your way!

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Recommended books to use with Contemporary Rhythms Volume Two

• Rhythm Primer
• Jam Tracks Volume One
• MetroDrone
• Rhythm Ear Training
• Ear Training One Note Complete
• Contextual Ear Training

What should I work on after Contemporary Rhythms Volume Two?

• Rhythms Volume Two
• Big Metronome

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