Klarinet Archive - Posting 000436.txt from 2002/02

From: Clarguy3@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] What's a good book to practice rhythms?
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2002 08:04:05 -0500

In a message dated 2/20/02 8:14:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, mlmarmer@-----.com
writes:

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> I am having problems with my rhythm, does anybody know what's a book to
> build rhythmic fundamentals?
> >>

I haven't seen anyone suggesting Everett Gates' Odd Meter Etudes. I'm always
amazed at the rhythmic foundation that my students receive by going through
the book. It takes some of them into the sophomore year of college, but
their rhythmic roots (i.e. ability to subdivide) seem to grow deep and grab
the soil as a result. I usually follow it with Marcel Bitsch, Twelve Etudes
of Rhythm (Leduc).
Chuck West
Virginia Commonwealth University

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