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TMEA Clinic Previews for Band 2018 – Ideas You Can Use TODAY!

TMEA Clinic Previews for Band 2018 – Ideas You Can Use TODAY!

The Texas Music Educators Association Convention 2018 is coming up soon.  If you’re attending, these articles give you a real…
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“Out of the Box” Rhythm Exercises

“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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Teach Cut Time – Play the Method Book in Cut Time!

Teach Cut Time – Play the Method Book in Cut Time!

Want a creative and fun way to teach cut time? Play back through the method book in cut time. This is a…
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Compound Foot Tap

Compound Foot Tap

Why teach compound foot tap: Compound time understanding 3/8, 6/8 etc. (each beat is divided into three 8th notes or…
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Rhythm Envelope Game – Teaching Beginning Band with Games

Rhythm Envelope Game – Teaching Beginning Band with Games

The rhythm envelope game is a great way to review rhythms in a totally different way.  We usually focus on…
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Teaching Rhythm Logically

Teaching Rhythm Logically

Rhythm as a Fundamental We are all aware of the importance of the almighty Concert F. We understand the gravity…
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