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