The Rhythm Drill Book Complete Second Edition is an excellent resource for teachers and students to improve recognition of rhythmic patterns and metric pulse. This updated volume has been reorganized and augmented with more exercises in a greater variety of meters to better serve aspiring musicians. Through regular practice, the drills will help to develop a strong sense of rhythm and at the same time improve sight reading abilities.
The Second Edition is divided into three chapters.
Junior – Preparatory to Level 4
Intermediate – Level 5 to Level 8
Senior – Level 9 to ARCT
Rhythms and meters have been selected to loosely follow the graded RCM* Repertoire and Étude Books as well as the Four Star Sight Reading Books*. Each drill can be practiced individually or grouped into columns to create longer, more complex exercises. For group lessons, the drills can be divided into duo, trio, or quartet parts and performed on any combination of percussive instruments for added interest.
An instructional video for the Second Edition is coming soon.
To download the TOC, Rhythm Charts and sample pages from the Rhythm Drill Book: Complete Second Edition click here.
The Rhythm Drill Book: Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Levels
The Rhythm Drill Book Complete Edition is also available as three shorter volumes for Junior, Intermediate and Senior students. These books are ideal for those who do not need to purchase the complete range of drills.
There are three chapters in the The Rhythm Drill Book: Complete Edition
Chapter 1 – Junior Level ~ Preparatory to Level 4
Chapter 2 – Intermediate Level ~ Level 5 to Level 8
Chapter 3 – Senior Level ~ Level 9 to ARCT
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