This is an overview page of Dr. Hall’s book-in-progress, Sight-Reading & Rhythm. This book is planned as a partner, continuation, second half, or “sequel” of the popular and bestselling Sight-Reading & Harmony (Complete Edition), in that it is organized in a similar fashion and features the reading of rhythms in increasing complexity (like Part 4 of SR&H). The organization of SR&R is subject to change as Dr. Hall gets closer to completion. The basic principles and the exercises presented here are some of the most important skills relevant to rhythm and timing.
UNIT 1: COUNTING FUNDAMENTALS
- Counting in Groups
- Consolidating Fast Beats
- Subdividing Slow Beats
- Polyrhythms
UNIT 2: NOTE AND REST VALUES, RHYTHMIC PATTERNS
- Identifying Note and Rest Values
- Note and Rest Value Exercises
- The Six Rhythmic Modes and Rhythmic Patterns
- Exercises Using the Six Rhythmic Modes
- Tie Exercises
UNIT 3: TIME SIGNATURES
- Simple Duple Meters
- Simple Triple Meters
- Simple Quadruple Meters
- Compound Duple Meters
- Compound Triple Meters
- Compound Quadruple Meters
- Complex Meters
UNIT 4: POLYRHYTHMS
- 3:2 Polyrhythm Exercises
- 4:3 Polyrhythm Exercises
- 5:3 Polyrhythm Exercises
- 5:4 Polyrhythm Exercises
- Polyrhythms Applied to Trills & Ornaments