Rhythm Reaction Exercises
Ear training usually puts a lot of emphasis on learning to recognize notes, intervals, chords, melodies and chord progressions. But the ability to recognize and reproduce rhythms is just as important as these skills.
Most music requires you to learn and reproduce quite sophisticated rhythm patterns. So developing your ability to recognize and reproduce rhythm is essential if you want to transpose music to your instrument.
And what better place to get some rhythm practice than with a drummer? There are few notes to worry about so you can focus all your attention on the rhythm pattern.
So here is a video that will show you some rhythm recognition exercises you can use to improve listening and rhythmic reaction skills. You don’t have to have a drum, simply tap the rhythms on a table or on your thighs and hands.
Test and develop your rhythm skills with drum exercises like these. Combined with interval exercises they will help you develop your skill at recognizing melodies, chords and rhythms.
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