A Polyrhythmic Journey in 6/8 Time. Composed by Alan Dworsky. This edition: Perfect Binding. Piano and Keyboard, Solos, Latin, World, Duets and Ensembles, Perfect binding. Dancing Hand. Latin. Book/CD set. 96 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #963880187. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.963880187).
ISBN 9780963880185. UPC: 791022246704. 8.5 X 11 inches. By Alan Dworsky.
In The Joy of Six, Dworsky adapts African and Afro-Cuban polyrhythms to the keyboard in a world-beat classical style. At the heart of the book are four beautiful solo pieces designed to teach different rhythms. Each piece is covered in a separate lesson, where its broken down into bite-sized patterns that start easy and gradually get more difficult, designed to lead you step-by-step into the magical world of 6/8 time. As you work through the patterns, Dworsky will be with you every step of the way, anticipating your questions and pointing out whatever will make your journey easier. His clear writing makes rhythmic concepts easily understandable, while his conversational tone creates the feel of private lessons. And the CD that comes with the book contains a recording of every pattern and piece, making The Joy of Six a complete self-instruction package.
A Polyrhythmic Journey in 6/8 Time. Composed by Alan Dworsky. This edition: Perfect Binding. Piano and Keyboard, Solos, Latin, World, Duets and Ensembles, Perfect binding. Dancing Hand. Latin. Book/CD set. 96 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #963880187. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.963880187).
ISBN 9780963880185. UPC: 791022246704. 8.5 X 11 inches. By Alan Dworsky.
In The Joy of Six, Dworsky adapts African and Afro-Cuban polyrhythms to the keyboard in a world-beat classical style. At the heart of the book are four beautiful solo pieces designed to teach different rhythms. Each piece is covered in a separate lesson, where its broken down into bite-sized patterns that start easy and gradually get more difficult, designed to lead you step-by-step into the magical world of 6/8 time. As you work through the patterns, Dworsky will be with you every step of the way, anticipating your questions and pointing out whatever will make your journey easier. His clear writing makes rhythmic concepts easily understandable, while his conversational tone creates the feel of private lessons. And the CD that comes with the book contains a recording of every pattern and piece, making The Joy of Six a complete self-instruction package.
Basic terms and concepts
How this book works
Lesson 1 - 3-over-2 and 3-over-4 Invention
Lesson 2 - The shuffle feel Invention
Lesson 3 - 3-then-2 Invention
Lesson 4 - The 6/8 bell Invention
Preview: Joy of Six for Solo Piano or Keyboard
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