Do you use Rhythm Grids with your band program? Following are 7 fun games to play using rhythm grids that…
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Rhythm
Tips for Teaching Rhythm in Beginning Band
Do you have a game plan for teaching rhythm to your beginning band students? We have found that having specific,…
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How Do You Teach Rhythmic Precision?
In a Band Directors Talk Shop survey, we asked readers, “What is the best phrase, analogy, or activity you’ve ever…
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Practical Strategies for Teaching Long Term Music Reading Skills
When I was a beginner back in 1995 I remember my band director trying to teach us concepts of sight-reading…
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From Rhythm Pyramid to Rhythmic Reading
I’m guessing many of you use a rhythm pyramid. Great! It’s a nice visual that can help students see how…
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“Out of the Box” Rhythm Exercises
It’s not uncommon for band directors to focus on counting with their students during their beginner year, then struggle to…
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