Rhythm Training
Getting better and internalizing different rhythm patterns is one of the best things a musician can do to get ready for any music that may come your way.
For this, there are different ways to practice.
Rhythm Trainer is an app you can play on your smartphone or on a desktop computer. Even if you practice 5 minutes a day, it will help you.
There are Two different modes (A and B).
Recommended Mode B Settings (see picture):
Mode: B
Tempo: Fast or Slow, as appropriate for you
Beat Highlight: On
Rhythms to Use: Quarter, Two Eights, Eighth Rest - Eighth, Quarter Rest
Recommended Mode A Settings (see picture):
Mode: A
Tempo: Fast or Slow, as appropriate for you
Beat Highlight: On
Rhythms to Use: Quarter, Two Eights, Quarter Rest
Phone App for Rhythm Practice (and more)
The Perfect Ear phone app can be used to practice, regardless of music level. It has different rhythm exercises, like rhythm reading, tapping, and imitation.
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Perfect Ear also has more exercises, including for music theory and for ear training (which helps musicians understand pitches, intervals, and other fundamentals just by hearing).
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Phone App: Perfect Ear
