PPP269: Music Maker – Rhythm

PPP269: Music Maker – Rhythm

Music Maker series Trying to decipher all the unusual symbols and find their matching sound on the piano is a complex endeavor, especially if you are 5-6 years old and simultaneously learning the symbols of the alphabet and trying to read books. Because of the vast amount of information, mistakes are common, which leads to missed notes, terrible sounds, and frustrated piano kids. What if we reverse engineer the process? What if children are guided through a process of writing the notes themselves so they can begin to notice the direction and distance from one note to the next? What…
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PPP192: These are Difficult Time(Signatures)

PPP192: These are Difficult Time(Signatures)

Time Signature or Meter is a way of measuring time in music. Located at the top left of the music you may be reading, the bottom number indicates the type of note that gets the beat. The top number indicates how many beats are contained in each measure. If you view the time signature like a fraction, the 4/4 time can be considered four quarters; there is the value of four quarter notes in each measure. If only it were as simple as that.... Listen to the full episode here Resources mentioned in today's episode Super Metronome Groovebox Pro Metronome…
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