The Rhythm Book · Studies in Rhythmic Reading and Principles (Dover Books on Music) by Phillips, Peter -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Title Page Dedication Copyright Page Table of Contents Introduction to the Dover Edition General Suggestions for Practicing the Exercises Part One: Basic Studies and Reading Technique

Chapter I Unmeasured Exercises

Suggestions for Practicing the Exercises A. Whole and Half Notes: B. Whole and Half Rests: C. The Tie: D. The Dot: E. The Breve and Double Whole Rest: F. The Quarter Note and Quarter Rest: G. The Dotted Half Note, Dotted Half Rest and the Double Dot: H. Review of Chapter I I. Studies for Playing and Singing J. Related Examples from the Literature

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Chapter II Beat and Meter

The Beat Meter Notation

Chapter III Exercises in , and Meters

A. Preliminary Exercises in B. Whole, Half and Quarter Notes and Rests in C. Ties and Syncopations in D. Two- and Three-Part Drills in E. Meter F. Simple Syncopations in G. Meter H. Simple Syncopations in I. Review Drills J. Studies for Playing and Singing K. Related Examples from the Literature

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Part Two: Simple Time

Chapter IV The Simple Beat

The Division and Subdivision of the Simple Beat The Beat and Its Components as the Basis of Rhythm Patterns The Units of Notation in Simple Time Reading and Notating Rhythm Patterns

Chapter V Simple Meter

The Upper Number in Meter Signatures The Lower Number in Meter Signatures Simple-Time Meter Signatures

Chapter VI Further Studies and Practice in Simple Time

E. Studies for Playing and Singing F. Related Examples from the Literature

Chapter VII The Division of the Simple Beat

A. Introductory Drills B. Simple Combinations of Eighths and Eighth Rests: C. Groups of Four Eighths and Eighth Rests: D. Dotted Quarter and Eighth: E. Eighth and Dotted Quarter: F. Eighth, Quarter and Eighth: G. Drills in Various Meters H. Studies for Playing and Singing I. Related Examples from the Literature

Part Three: Compound Time Orlando Gibbons

Chapter VIII The Notation of Compound Time

The Compound Beat, Its Division and Subdivision Multiples of the Compound Beat Compound Meter Signatures The Notation of Compound Time (A Chart of Basic Units) Similarities between Certain Simple and Compound Signatures Chapter IX The Division of the Compound Beat A. Preparatory Drills Three Drills in Compound Meter B. The Compound Eighth: C. Compound Eighth Rests: D. Quarter and Eighth Combinations: E. Further Studies and Review of Chapter F. Studies for Playing and Singing G. Related Examples from the Literature

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Part Four: Combinations of Basic Beat and Metric Types

Chapter X The Substitution of Beat Types:

The Hemiola Effect: A. Triplets: Preliminary Drills Drills in Various Meters B. Duplets: Suggestions for Practicing the Exercises Preliminary Drills Drills in Various Meters C. Studies for Playing and Singing D. Related Examples from the Literature

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Chapter XI Changing and Additive Meters

A. Changes of Meter B. Additive Meters C. Studies for Playing and Singing D. Related Examples from the Literature

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Part Five: Basic Conducting Technique

Basic Movement and Goal The Preparatory Beat Conducting Patterns Basic Conducting Frames

A. Two-Beat Patterns (The Frame of Two) B. Three-Beat Patterns (The Frame of Three) C. Four-Beat Patterns (The Frame of Four)

Part Six: Appendices

Appendix A Sight-Singing178

Suggested Procedure and Preliminary Studies Drills for Chapter 1 Drills for Chapter III Drills for Chapter VI Drills for Chapter VII Drills for Chapter IX

Appendix B A Guide to the Principles of Rhythmic Notation

Equal-Value Patterns: Large Values Equal-Value Patterns with Rests (Large Values) Patterns with Notes and Rests of Unequal Value Notated Silence Some Exercises in Notation Short-Value Patterns with Beamed Notes Beamed Notes: Some Equal-Value Patterns Some Beamed-Note Patterns with Rests

1. Equal Values 2. Unequal Values Summary Solutions to the Rhythmic Problems on Page