Toccata Blocks: A Better Way to Learn (and Teach) Rhythm
Learn about Toccata Blocks, a exciting hands-on tool that makes it easy for anyone to learn rhythm – no confusing diagrams or fractions required!
Learn about Toccata Blocks, a exciting hands-on tool that makes it easy for anyone to learn rhythm – no confusing diagrams or fractions required!
Learn about the rhythmic tradition of clave, its widespread use in traditional and contemporary music, and how to play the rhythm yourself.
Did you know that the rhythmic backbone of pop music is borrowed from Afro-Cuban music? Discover the connection between African drumming and pop radio!
Composer and music educator Jeff Schneider talks to Musical U about effective practice, the learning process, and keeping your creative output alive.
Get help tackling two common rhythm problems: keeping time during solos and when playing more complex rhythms. Includes practice tracks to improvise with.
It can be easy to loose rhythmic accuracy during tempo and style transitions. Get some tips to help you keep the beat and practice with these exercises.
Find out 3 reasons why musicians struggle with rhythmic accuracy, then learn the 5 ways you can improve and practice with a rhythmic accuracy exercise.
You can Improve your sense of rhythm by internalizing the beat in your mind using audiation. Learn more and practice this skill with some simple exercises.
For all musicians who understand the theory of good rhythm, but are looking for simple and fun everyday exercises to improve this crucial musical skill.
Learn six easy ways to foster a musical environment for your children and grow their appreciation for music outside a formal setting.
Get acquainted with polyrhythms, their uses in music, how to count them out, and why you should incorporate them into your repertoire.
Musical U interviews saxophonist and music educator Donna Schwartz on the unique philosophy she brings to her teaching style.