The Essential Guide To READING RHYTHM

First published in paperback in 1992, READING RHYTHM is the most comprehensive rhythmic reading textbook in the galaxy!

Within its 159 pages you will find a wealth of sight-reading exercises which include audio play-along links to ensure you are on track and in time.

This book is a must-have for every drummer and music student. In fact, any musician or music teacher that is serious about developing sight-reading skills needs to get a copy!

Beginners will find this as a perfect resource as it commences with Whole Notes (Semibreves). It then systematically progresses all the way to Thirty-Second Notes (Demi-Semiquavers).

Drummers are able to develop their coordination by applying the written rhythms to the ostinato patterns found on pages 156 & 157. This makes READING RHYTHM much more than just a reading book.

A wonderful section on syncopation is provided which explores all the Latin and Jazz phrases (pages 93 - 103).

For those wanting to go deeper, polyrhythms are explored in pages 146 - 151, including 2 over 3, 4 over 3, 4 over 5, 4 over 7, 3 over 5 and 3 over 7.

After many years as a professional drummer and educator in Sydney, Australia, I am happy that this book is finally available as a low cost eBook that can travel with you wherever you go.

Wishing everyone a happy learning experience.