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The Sound Formation® Method (SFM) is a dyslexic-friendly system which includes the Rhythm Compass™, a visual-spatial system for seeing rhythmic relationships. Many students with dyslexia struggle in lessons when they are faced with reading music every time they have a lesson, rehearse with their orchestra or band, and while auditioning. Standard notation is symbolic and therefore carries much of the same challenges as in reading text. However, reading pitch and rhythm can be improved greatly with the right tools.
The Rhythm Compass™ is one aspect of the SFM that can assist musicians with dyslexia in being able to conceptualize advanced rhythmic relationships. The Rhythm Compass™ is part of Madigan’s theory of rhythm and is a necessary and critical component for understanding, reading, and communicating about rhythm. It is most often an intuitive way for musicians with dyslexia to read rhythm. Many of our students have found they start to see the Rhythm Compass™ shapes when reading standard notation which greatly improves their sight-reading.
Sound Formation offers private lessons, workbooks, video courses, mentorships, ear training assessments and consultations, intensives, and online training. Fill out the form below and let us know what you’re looking for help with or call 303-903-8360.
