Rhythm & Percussion with Sound Math Level II
This book is the second in an integrative system for mastering rhythm. This book teaches how to understand rhythm using sequences, operations, symmetry, exponents, factors and more. It is appropriate for all students that have completed Level 1, however for young students it should be used with a teacher or parent guiding you through the material. This book is used in our after-school classes.
The material in this book contains new information on understanding and mastering rhythm.
Using The Rhythm Compass™, created by Curtis Madigan, you can start to practice new concepts. These concepts help give you an incredible power and precision in your rhythm and quickly increase your musical feel. Shown on the left are rhythmic reflections using complimentary syncopation shapes.
Understanding rhythm as being cyclical and symmetrical, will greatly help you to more rapidly achieve a rhythmic mastery in your playing.
Double time and half time are shown in the book both graphically and as exponents. This allows the musician to better understanding the power of 2 in rhythms. The doubling and halving nature that occurs from continuously multiplying or dividing by 2 is an important concept to master.
Rhythms that are exponents of 2 all have a similar sound to them. The information in this book helps you to be able to “shift” between these related rhythms with greater ease.
You can combine various subdivision shapes to create simple polyrhythms. Using your understanding of factors is the easiest way to know which shapes will sound harmonious together
This book is the second in a method that works sequentially from absolute beginner through advanced levels of mastery.
Designed for our Rhythm & Percussion enrichment classes, this is the perfect workbook for any instrument and approach you’re taking in your musical path.
About the Author
Curtis Madigan is a music education visionary and has created a revolutionary new music system. After graduating from Berklee College of Music and performing with notable artists, he wanted to share the knowledge he developed with aspiring musicians as well as professional musicians.
Earn Your Certificate
If you have completed the coursework in this book and would like to pass the proficiency test, you may contact Sound Formation in order to schedule a lesson or class to earn your Certificate.
Check Out the Level I Workbook
This book is the first in an integrative system for mastering rhythm. This book teaches how to understand rhythm using ratios, operations, symmetry, geometry, algebraic thinking and more.
Check Out the Level III Workbook
This book is the first in an integrative system for mastering rhythm. This book teaches how to understand rhythm using binary numbers, reflections, rotations, symmetry, exponents and more.
