Rhythm Primer Volume 2 (Spiral-bound)

by Bruce Arnold (Author) "The rhythm in a piece of music is presented in overall units call "measures" These measures are further divided up into beats..." (more)
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Product Description
Rhythm is the backbone of music, and the development of a varied rhythmic vocabulary is a must for any creative musician. Rhythm Primer Volume Two is the second volume in a series of books that take a student from simple to very complex rhythmic situations. Any instrumentalist seeking to expand their understanding of this aspect of music can benefit from them. Rhythm Primer Volume Two continues with exercises using three four and six eighth times signatures. These are graduated studies so both the beginning and advanced student will find the exercises challenging. All examples use one pitch, allowing the student to focus completely on time and rhythm. Midifiles for all the exercises found in this book can be downloaded from the internet. This breakthrough in music instruction allows the student to hear each example to check accuracy and proper exucution. Midifiles for all exercises can be downloaded for free in the member's area. Free midifile players for Mac and Windows compatible computers are also available at this site. These Midifile players will allow you to choose your own tempo so beginning to advanced students will benefit. Muse Eek Publishing Company hosts an on-line resource in conjunction with this book. This free member s section allows book owners to download files specific to this book and/or other help files to further their music education. Unlike traditional situations where the reader is left on their own after purchase of a text, Muse-Eek Publishing seeks to keep the student engaged. With each book you are beginning a relationship in which help and direction are always available to make sure you are learning correctly. This book is a required text at New York University and Princeton University and is recommended for music students ages 13 and up.

From the Publisher
Practicing is more productive and far more fun when you have the help of a tireless friend; in this case your computer. These books are the first of their kind, using the internet as a teaching tool. All the written exercises provided have audio counterparts which can be downloaded from the Internet. Mr Arnold has taught at some of the most prestigious universities in the world, and these books are the result of seventeen years of experience. He has observed his student's most common musical problems, elicited their input, and the results are the Bruce Arnold Series of Music Workbooks, addressing both harmonic and rhythmic issues. These books are geared to the seriously dedicated musician, whether beginning or professional, and will provide a lifetime's worth of study and inspiration.

We are very excited about Mr. Arnold's innovative instruction series. We believe that this series of books will help more students and professional musicians to perfect their technique and reading skills through the use of an interactive "practice partner." We know of no other books to compare with them; they are truly a teaching method for the New Millennium! --This text refers to the Spiral-bound edition.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 146 pages
• Publisher: Muse Eek Publishing (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594899401
• ISBN-13: 978-1594899409
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,963,273 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it, do it, get with the program, May 23, 2008

By	Swami B "Swami B" (Harlem, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rhythm Primer (Paperback)

This book will challenge your musicality, but the time you spend with it is well worth it. Rhythm is so simple, yet very difficult for some kinds of musical artists to incorporate into their music-making (of course, I'm talking about vocalists). I like the approach presented here, and Bruce Arnold is a responsive author. He even sent me a replacement disc for a damaged CD that came with the book.