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Re: An observation about students and rhythm

Author: clarinetguy ★2017
Date: 2015-08-29 18:51

Thinking back to Bruce's original message, I remember chatting a number of years ago with a music ed professor from a school that's not among the elite. He was sad and frustrated that a number of entering freshman didn't know how to play dotted quarter notes correctly.

Each of these counting systems has its pros and cons, but they can be very useful. It is a shame that Edwin Gordon's system isn't better known. Most of the private students I see are somewhat familiar with Kodaly, and I often try to build on that. I don't ever recall having a student who was exposed to Gordon. If I'm not mistaken, James Froseth also has a system, but it seems to be even less-known.

Those interested in the topic will like this article about the fairly-new Takadimi approach. http://www.sudburydrums.com/uploads/5/8/0/1/5801637/takadimiarticle.pdf

Part of the problem today is that many school vocal, band, and orchestra teachers don't really have the time they need to teach everything correctly, but that's the topic for another discussion.

Post Edited (2015-08-29 19:07)

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