Episode 25 Back to Basics Part 1: Rhythm

About this episode

This episode begins a series aimed at boosting confidence in ensemble settings, focusing on rhythmic skills.

This is the start of a short series on things you can do to find more confidence in ensemble rehearsals and performances. This series is targeted more towards students and adult amateurs- but teachers and ensemble directors stay tuned! Maybe you can pick up ideas, or pass this on to someone you think can benefit. This first episode focuses on how to up your rhythmic confidence. I share some exercises - and mention one great book: A Rhythmic Vocabulary by Alam Dworsky and Betsy Sansby, published by Dancing Hands Music.

People in this episode

Host: Kathy Weidenfeller

Topics covered

• rhythm
• ensemble rehearsals
• performance confidence
• music education
• exercises

Keywords

• rhythm
• ensemble
• confidence
• music exercises
• A Rhythmic Vocabulary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dancing Hands Music

Books & works: A Rhythmic Vocabulary

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