Improve Rhythm INSTANTLY with Rhythmic Training by Robert Starer

[@themaharshi]

Thank you Ashlee, I found this video very, very helpful. Improving my rhythmic skill is one of my priorities. I bought the book Rhythmic Workshop by Albrecht, Sally K to assist me in this area. But will check out Robert's book as well to see how they compare.

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

You are very welcome!! And please let me know how they compare - that would be good to know!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

A vos ordres. You have THE best video for doing 3:2 polyrhythms which made that complex pattern so simple. I've been practicing it daily and feel confident. My only problem is trying to incorporate into a pentascale pattern, but by slowing down, it's getting easier.

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Good I’m so glad!! And yes slow and steady will help as you know!

[@jeshurunabinadab6560]

Hi, I see that Mr. Starer has a “Basic Rhythm Training” book as well. Should I start with that book? Or does this book (in your vid) work for beginners?

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

The book in the video starts at the beginner level, and goes through a very advanced level. It definitely works for beginners, I just give the advice to go very slow at the beginning and take as much time as you need to really internalize each exercise before you move on.

[@jeshurunabinadab6560]

Perfect! Just ordered my copy. I’m a drummer, by the way. Thank you for working through these exercises, I look forward to going through it.

[@johnagnew2040]

Whatis the name of thatbook

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Rhythmic training by Robert starer - it’s here: amzn.to/3ybyYiX

[@sonoman9095]

Should we practice the exercises with the piano or with a drum?

[@aBachwardsfellow]

using it in different ways will be beneficial -- play it using just one note on the keyboard, a drum, tambourine, or claves can be fun, clap, pat knees, use foot and pat knee; it's good to do it counting aloud, and also not counting - do both. Another good way is to tap your hand with the metronome beat and "tah" the rhythm -- see the Kodály Method which uses "Ta" for quarter notes and "Ti-Ti" for eighth notes, etc.

[@sonoman9095]

@@aBachwardsfellow thanks I'll do it. !!!!

[@aBachwardsfellow]

@@sonoman9095 Enjoy! Make up some of your own variations -- makes it more of a game and a challenge and less of a drudgy drill ... 🙂

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Agreed!

[@AliAusAachen]

It says in the book to sing or hum the notes with a pulse, tap or conducting. Is it really intended to be practiced this way? Can’t I just play the rhythm with a piano and a pulse? Do recommend singing?

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

I don’t usually - if you were a student in my college, your training class, I would maybe make a different recommendation… but for 99% of piano players, no I don’t recommend singing or conducting while doing the exercises.

[@aBachwardsfellow]

​@@AshleeYoungMusicStudio it can help to re-enforce the rhythm by doing it both ways: - tap the beat with your hand to match the metronome and "tah" ("sing" - vocalize) the rhythm (without necessarily getting deeply into the Kodály method ...) then take the same rhythm and: - count aloud while tapping/clapping the rhythm (or play the rhythm on a single key on the piano ...) For extra fun try: - count aloud and tap the rhythm with your right hand - count aloud and tap the rhythm with your left hand - count aloud and tap the rhythm using both hands -- alternate each hand for every note Repeat above playing the rhythm on a single key on the piano - RH on one key, LH on another key (octave, 5th, 2nd whatever ...) For example -- LH on C, RH on G: - count aloud and play the rhythm with your right hand on G - count aloud and play the rhythm with your left hand on C - count aloud and tap the rhythm using both hands -- alternate each hand for every note - C G C G etc. (I'm also a percussionist ... 🙂 - using both hands alternately helps expand and set the rhythm in the brain ...)

[@phillippooler5059]

You said start on page one first or page 41 or both?

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Page one :)

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

First page!

[@sunving]

Yeah you made me very very depressed now , I am one of those 99% that ignored rhythm counting despite my teacher told me otherwise. :(

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

It’s never too late

[@aBachwardsfellow]

make it a part of your daily life -- count everything! - when listening to music -- tap to the beat, etc. pick up the rhythmic pattern of the washing machine, etc. 🙂

[@jaseyn]

Thank you for this video and a book. I recenltly find that rhythm practice is one of the most underrated things. Thank for share a great book and thank for the awesome level of content on your channel. It deserves more attention. One of the best channels on youtube about piano plaing and technique. Could you do a video on types of hands motion (rotation, free-fall, down-up (in-out))? I found that each type of motion needs his own rhytm practice routine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKXSZZuFiJZja6M. kind-a what Im talking about. Im trying to combine this with rhythm exercises. May be you can give some advice how to practice rhythm of this motions more effitently.

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Ahhhhhh thank you for the kind words! If I’m understanding correctly I do talk about these things but not all in the same video - great idea! I’m adding it to the list!