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If you are a fan of technology, it is a sure bet that you have tried the IPAD app Rhythm Swing with your students. If you haven’t you can check it out at this link. It is an addicting and rather challenging app that teaches rhythms all the way through eighth notes. It would be […]
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I have struggled over the years getting students to come up with the most simplistic composition. Making choices between rhythms, notes, and chords can be a daunting task. Last week when I was working with a student, I drew this simple grid on a whiteboard. The basic step is to start with one rhythm and
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