Studying Rhythm

For freshman-/sophomore-level courses in Music Theory, Musical Skills, or Sight Singing.

Featuring over 300 rhythmic studies in simple musical forms, with short preliminary exercises-this text introduces students to the basic processes and complexities of musical rhythm and helps them develop the ability to perform all kinds of rhythmic patterns accurately at sight. Suitable not only for reading, but for dictation, improvisation, and composition; the collection contains one- and two-part rhythmic studies-mostly 12 to 16 measures long-that are intended to be sung, spoken, and tapped or clapped.