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A comprehensive conceptual approach to rhythmic instruction that employs colorful visual aids.
M. Von Dreau
George Gershwin wrote: I Got Rhythm! But how does one "get" rhythm? Getting the basic concepts of rhythm is now much easier thanks to Simply Rhythm. Simply Rhythm is a proven instructional aid that will help students -- even those with absolutely no musical background -- quickly and intuitively understand the rhythmic language.
Using clear, easy-to-understand text and a unique hands-on format, Simply Rhythm explains the spatial relationships of musical note values by using visual representations of note lengths. Putting together notes of different values suddenly seems as simple and obvious as arranging greens, yellows, reds and other colors. Teachers will enjoy the many "A-Ha!" moments from students as the pieces fall into place.
Simply Rhythm can be used to either introduce beginning students to the world of rhythm, or to reinforce concepts for more advanced students.
How to use this book:
How to use this book:
Print and cut out a set of Rhythm Shapes.
Read through the Simply Rhythm Book. Easier said than done, take your time.
Use the Counting Rhythm section to test what you have learned and to flex your new brain.
The Rhythm Worksheets are great if you encounter a tricky rhythm in your music or if you would like to compose your own rhythms. These worksheets are referenced throughout the book. Using the rhythm shapes with the worksheets will help you "see" what you hear.
Ask me questions or share your learning at the Rhythm Publications Facebook page.
Fair Warning!
Fair Warning!
This book was written over 10 years ago but I wanted to give it to everyone for FREE! It's 2020, I need something to be awesome. There are some ancient references to CDs and the idea of a free metronome on your smartphone was incomprehensible to me at the time. Reformatting the book to remove all the dated material was a daunting task so for now, please enjoy my old PDFs! I will update it all someday. Maybe when I retire.
For Teachers
For Teachers
I hope to include more teaching content and examples of how I use this in my classroom (or remotely...) soon. For now - have your students make a set of rhythm shapes. You can print packets to go home or they can print at home. Give them a rhythm that you are working on in class and have them build it on the corresponding worksheet. Try to count it and play it. Ask them to build a rhythm and then write it down on the staff. Then add another measure, and another, then a melody...
Please print what you need - download PDFs and build what you need. Take these ideas and run with them. I just ask that you give me a little credit somewhere on your product.
With love, Megan Von Dreau
Finally, a manual for teaching simple and complex rhythms that is FUN and EASY to use! A wonderful tool for unlocking the natural rhythmic musician in beginning musicians of all ages. Patrick Sheridan
Finally, a manual for teaching simple and complex rhythms that is FUN and EASY to use! A wonderful tool for unlocking the natural rhythmic musician in beginning musicians of all ages. Patrick Sheridan
Without a sense of pulse and time, all is lost in music. Megan Von Dreau has found a creative and fascinating way to set musicians of all ages on the path to success. Achieving rhythmic understanding is often challenging but she presents a natural and colorful approach that makes things clear and fun. Eugene Migliaro Corporon
Without a sense of pulse and time, all is lost in music. Megan Von Dreau has found a creative and fascinating way to set musicians of all ages on the path to success. Achieving rhythmic understanding is often challenging but she presents a natural and colorful approach that makes things clear and fun. Eugene Migliaro Corporon
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