Rhythmic Studies for All Instruments Volume One

Rhythmic Studies for All Instruments Volume One

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Rhythmic Studies for All Instruments Volume One new approaches to melody, harmony and rhythm.

As music evolves, so do the techniques, mechanics and aesthetics that musicians use change and develop to express their new approaches to melody, harmony and rhythm. Improvising musicians have been creating and performing music for thousands of years. As musicians who have studied jazz for a number of years can attest, this art form, by its very nature, will continue to evolve. And like all musicians, we draw much of our inspiration through studying the performances of all the great artists throughout the history of our music.

Study the influences of African, Afro-Cuban, Indian, South Pacific and Asian musics and how they have influenced the modern musician both in composition and improvisation

With the continued development of melody, form and harmony, so has rhythm grown to encompass the concepts of the many musicians who have introduced challenging new ideas based on meter and form. Since the introduction of African, Afro-Cuban, Indian, South Pacific and Asian music into American culture, musicians have been absorbing and transforming these influences to enrich their own inspiration. Rhythm is one of the key elements of this inspiration.

Apply new rhythmic ideas over standard forms

By applying some of these ideas over standard forms, such as the blues, we can gain an understanding of how these concepts can be applied to many different musical genres. But the idea for many of these exercises is to gain more control over the basic quarter note, its pulse and form.

Rhythmic Studies for All Instruments Volume One is best applied to group situations.

These exercises are also meant to be played with other musicians; they are not just solo studies. The best way to learn these concepts is to work in any musical setting you can organize, be it duo, trio or quartet. Often you may want to rehearse in a group setting with a metronome running to help guide the musicians. Once you and your bandmates develop these ideas, you should begin writing and performing your own compositions and formulating your own ideas.

Additional Information:

• Physical IBSN: 978-1-59489-929-4
• 61 pages

What people are saying:

• This book has a lifetime of ideas on how to deepen your musical ability. Check out any of the hundreds of CDs that Tony Moreno plays on and you will see these ideas in action. P. Peterson
• This book has a lifetime of ideas on how to deepen your musical ability. Check out any of the hundreds of CDs that Tony Moreno plays on and you will see these ideas in action. P. Peterson
• Get this book it’s everything you need to know to understand what’s happening rhythm-wise in the new crop of jazz players T. Samson
• I studied with Tony for years. He’s the real deal. A caring musician that takes the time to really show you how to become a great musician. This book is no exception. Clear concise exercises with tons of great ideas. A must own for any drummer or musician interested in taking their rhythmic ability to great places. F. Henry.
• Got Rhythmic Studies for All Instruments Volume One six months ago. Still on the 1st assignment. :) This book is a lifetime’s worth of rhythmic directions. Highly recommend! T. Fowler.

Transform your playing today with Rhythmic Studies for All Instruments Volume One

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Recommended books to use with Rhythmic Studies for All Instruments Volume One

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

What should I work on after Rhythmic Studies for All Instruments Volume One?

• Big Metronome

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