What should beginning band students learn in music theory? Note names? Rhythms? Music symbols and terms? Key signatures? There are…
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Rhythm
3 Fall Themed Worksheets (Free Resource!)
We have 3 Fall music worksheets that can be used in a variety of ways, and the best part is…
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7 Games to Play Using Rhythm Grids
Do you use Rhythm Grids with your band program? Following are 7 fun games to play using rhythm grids that…
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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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