Rhythmic Studies


Take your musical skills to the next level. No previous experience required.

All ages - instrumentalists, vocalist, and musical levels welcomed.

About Rhythmic Studies: Rhythm is universally used in every form of music both instrumentally and vocally.   Get ready to count, tap out rhythms, move, and feel the beat.

    • Rhythmic Reading of Notes (values, duration, rests, divisions, and subdivision)

    • Reading and Understanding Simple meters, Compound meters, and Syncopation

    • Bringing Rhythm to life with motion

    • Music Math (dissect music mathematically)

    • Rhythmic Sight-Reading Skills looking at music linearly

    • Multiple ways to practice, play & rewrite rhythmic phrases

    • Metronome usage

    • Rhythmic Analysis (we use your current audition excerpts, private lesson, or groups music)

  • Will taking Rhythmic Studies benefit my private lessons and ensemble experience?

    Absolutely! 

    Enhance your musical skills and gain a deeper understanding of rhythm. Rhythmic Studies uses a variety of techniques to help students excel in their current music lessons, as a soloist and an ensemble player. 

  • Who should take Rhythmic Studies? All ages and abilities can benefit musically. 

    Ask yourself:

    • Have I ever been confused about reading music or wished I had a music tutor?

    • Am I unsure how to count specific rhythmic phrases or understand a time signature?

    • Do I want to understand the math involved behind the rhythms in music?

    • Do I want to sharpen my Rhythmic Sight-Reading Skills?

    • Do I want to explore and learn how to rewrite rhythms in multiple ways?

    • Do I have difficulty staying on the beat or the off-beat with a metronome?

    • Do I need help rhythmically with audition excerpts or a piece of music I am currently rehearsing?

    • Am I ready to take my music abilities to the next level?

    If you answered YES to any of those questions then Rhythmic Studies is for you!

Rhythmic Studies

Concepts by Levels

Beginner - (Adagio pace)- focus on building a basic strong rhythmic foundation

  • Simple Meter 2/4, 4/4

  • Whole, Half, Quarter & Eighth notes

  • Rests

  • Basic Syncopation (off beats)

  • Feel the Rhythm with Movement

  • Basic Rhythmic Reading/Playing & challenges

  • Basic Tempo Markings / Metronome Use

  • Simple Rhythmic Analysis

Standard - (Andante pace)- basic building rhythmic foundation already in place

  • Simple Meter 2/4, ¾, 4/4

  • Compound Meter: 6/8

  • Whole, Half, Quarter, Eighth, sixteenth, triplet notes & rests

  • Dots, Ties 

  • Basic Syncopation (off beats)

  • Feel the Rhythm with Movement

  • Basic Rhythmic Reading/Playing & challenges

  • Basic Tempo Markings / Metronome Use & bps

  • Rhythmic Analysis

Intermediate-Advanced -  (Moderato pace)- strong rhythmic foundation already in place

  • Simple Meter (Simple Duple 2/8, 2/4, 2/2, Simple Triple ⅜, ¾, 3/2, Simple Quadruple 4/8, 4/4, 4/2)

  • Compound Meter 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 and Complex Meter 5/4

  • Whole, Half, Quarter, Eighth, sixteenth, triplet, notes & rests & beyond

  • Syncopation, Basic Polyrhythms, Triplet and Duplet

  • Feel the Rhythm with Movement

  • Rhythmic Reading/Playing & challenges

  • Tempo Markings / Metronome Use & bps

  • Rhythmic Analysis

Advanced+ - (Allegro pace) - solid rhythmic foundation already in place

  • Simple Meter (Simple Duple 2/8, 2/4, 2/2, Simple Triple ⅜, ¾, 3/2, Simple Quadruple 4/8, 4/4, 4/2)

  • Compound Meter (Compound Duple 6/8, 6/4, Compound Triple 9/16, 9/8, 9/4, Compound Quadruple 12/16, 12/8, 12/4)

  • Complex Meter 5/4, 7/4

  • Whole, Half, Quarter, Eighth, sixteenth, triplet, notes & rests & beyond

  • Syncopation

  • Triplet, Duplet, Polyrhythms

  • Feel the Rhythm with Movement

  • Rhythmic Reading/Playing & challenges

  • Tempo Markings / Metronome Use & bps

  • Terms for Change in Tempo

  • Rhythmic Analysis

LEARN MORE: Rhythmic Studies Workshops (available upon request)

  • Flexible scheduling in-person & online.

  • Rhythm Activities, Small Ensemble Rehearsals, Percussion Demonstrations, Practice Techniques, Rhythmic Prep for Auditions,  Rhythm & Movement, Movers & Shakers, and more!!

Immanuel School of Music
2551 Dixie Highway, Lakeside Park, KY 41017
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