Details
- Item types:
- Physical
- Instructionals:
- Methods and More Music Theory
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 56
- Size:
- 9.0x12.0x0.142 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.58 pounds
SKU: HL.349170
The Practical Handbook for Mastering Rhythm. Music Instruction. Instruction, Music Theory, Rhythm. Softcover Audio Online. 56 pages. Hal Leonard #349170. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.349170).ISBN 9781705103289. UPC: 840126932171. 9.0x12.0x0.142 inches.
Learn to Master Rhythm Today This essential, practical handbook for mastering rhythm has been designed for students of any instrument or voice – providing them a comprehensive and systematic approach to understanding rhythms, rhythmic devices, and how to count them. Trusted Method for Self-Learners & Music Teachers Packed full of practical exercises, this book also makes for an ideal self-instruction method. Every exercise is accompanied by play-along online piano audio, featuring useful metronome clicks for rigorous practice. For use in individual or group instruction, this is the must-have guide to rhythm for all music teachers and students. Chapters include: fundamentals of rhythm; counting method; note values and rests; beat subdivision; simple time signatures; compound time signatures; ties and extended notes; and syncopation. Audio Access Included This edition includes a unique access code to demo tracks online, for download or streaming. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. Start your musical journey with a guide you can trust – and a method that has helped countless players make music with heart.
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.8 Rating
4 reviews
Anonymous
Dec 16, 2025
As a vocal coach, I find this handbook invaluable for developing precise rhythmic understanding in singers and instrumentalists. The comprehensive and systematic exercises, combined with the online piano audio, ensure students grasp rhythm fundamentally. It's perfect for helping vocalists achieve rhythmic accuracy, which is key for confident ensemble performance and interpretation.
Anonymous
Dec 16, 2025
I've always struggled with rhythm, but this book truly makes learning enjoyable and achievable for a weekend player. The self-instruction method is fantastic, and the online piano audio with metronome clicks and PLAYBACK+ makes practicing a breeze. It covers everything clearly, helping me understand syncopation and feel much more confident playing along.
Anonymous
Dec 16, 2025
This handbook is excellent for my students of all instruments. Its systematic approach, from fundamentals to syncopation, is incredibly clear and well-structured. The included online audio with metronome clicks and the PLAYBACK+ feature provides invaluable support for both individual and group instruction. It's truly comprehensive for building strong rhythm reading skills and understanding.
Anonymous
Dec 14, 2025
A solid rhythmic foundation is non-negotiable for any working musician. While not a gig chart, this handbook is perfect for quickly brushing up on essentials. The practical exercises and versatile online audio with variable speed (Playback+) are fantastic for drilling patterns. It covers basic to complex rhythms, ensuring you're always tight and reliable on any gig.
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This score is ideal for music students, self-learners needing rhythmic drill, and instrumentalists looking to improve timing accuracy because the C Major / A Minor (No sharps or flats indicated) key and 4/4 time signature make it approachable. The rhythmic notation for any instrument or voice is perfect for practicing fundamental rhythm skills, allowing musicians to enjoy extremely high visual clarity and explicit sub-division counting.
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