It's About Time

Designed for band, choir, orchestras or private study, this book teaches how to read basic rhythms from the printed page. This practical, daily step-by-step guide is suitable for all instruments and levels of musical abilities.

It clearly explains the following rhythmic concepts:

• beats
• time signatures
• tempo
• note shapes and their time values
• ties
• rests
• dots

Other topics covered include:

• musical tips and terms
• sight reading
• practice exercises in 2/2, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 and 6/8 time
• sample songs in different keys, meters, and tempo