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RE: Counting time

Author: Eoin
Date: 2000-01-09 17:24

There is a very good method of learning about rhythm devised by the Hungarian composer Zoltan Kodaly. There isn't room here to give the full details, but basically, there are names for each of the different types of note. A crotchet (quarter note) is called "taw". A pair of quavers (eighth notes) are called "tee-tee". A set of four semiquavers (sixteenth notes) is called "tirry-tirry". There are other names for other notes and combinations of notes.

You should first say the rhythm using these names, then clap the rhythm with your hands while saying the names, then play the piece.

Eoin

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