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Encyclopedia of Reading Rhythms: Text and Workbook for All Instruments

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This book will provide a music teacher with a tremendous amount of examples for the student to work through. Although it explains how to read rhythms, I would not recommend it for someone who knows nothing about reading rhythmic notation. Rather, the working through of this book should be supervised by a music teacher who has extensive experience reading music. I use it with almost all my guitar students and they develop a tremendously precocious understanding of rhythm which helps them learn everything else at a much faster pace than the average student.

I like this book because the excercises are progressive and well thought out. It allows the student to move at his own pace. It also includes a practice record so you can track time spent. The exercises range from very simple in the begining to complex near the end. It is also practical since the rhythms are the kind that are consistently used in music being played today. I highly reccomend this book.

I picked this up to help me improve sightreading rhythms and I can already tell the difference. If you're a musician looking to improve in this area, this book is a big help. I think it would also be useful for beginners who need help counting time. It's comprehensive and can be used by individuals and teachers alike.

Like one of the best guitar players in the world once said... the rhythm is the basis of a composition, knowing about the use of sounds and rests and it's duration.

A well comprehensive book.

Sorry about the english. Regards from Mexico.

Very methodical. Essential for anyone who wants to become a good sight reader.

This book will help you get it together