Modern Reading Text: For All Instruments

by Louis Bellson, Gil Breines

Overview

This book has become a classic in all musicians' libraries for rhythmic analysis and study. Designed to teach syncopation within 4/4 time, the exercises also develop speed and accuracy in sight-reading with uncommon rhythmic figures. A must for all musicians, especially percussionists interested in syncopation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780769233772
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Publication date:	03/01/1985
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 11.70(h) x 0.20(d)

Table of Contents

	Preface	2
	Introducing Quarter Notes, 8th Notes, 8th Rests	4
	Introducing the Tie	9
	Introducing Dotted Notes and Rests	13
	Common Writing of Syncopation	14
	Ten Syncopated Exercises	16
	Introducing 16th Notes and 16th Rests	26
	Introducing 16th Note Ties	32
	Ten Syncopated Exercises with 16th Notes	40
	Introducing 8th Note Triplets	47
	Introducing Quarter Note Triplets	61
	Introducing Half Note Triplets	64
	Syncopation with Triplets	66
	14 Exercises (Summary)	68
	Introducing 16th Note Triplets	82
	Introducing 32nd Note Triplets	83
	Introducing Double Time	86
	Two Measure Double Time Phrases	88