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4 reviews
William Leavitt

Berklee Press Publications, 1986

THE sight reading tool
This book is essential for any guitarist hoping to make it in the world. Sight reading is very crucial, as it is the language of music. If you couldn't read, then how good of a job could you get. The bitter truth is, if you can't sight read, what kind of gigs are you going to get? Back to the book. This book approaches sight reading with a very meticulous approach. It first examines a ...

Sight-Read Any Rhythm Instantly

10 reviews

Cherry Lane Music, 2002

Awesome
This book delivers what it says. Combine it with some rhythm exercises such as "Encyclopedia Of Reading Rhythms", and you will be a monster rhythm reader in a matter of weeks.

Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation

7 reviews
Ruth Haley Barton

InterVarsity Press, 2006

Sacred Rhythms
This book is a practical look at spiritual disciplines and helps you think how to incorporate them into your life. The writing is an easy to read style. We are using the book in our small group and everyone seems to be enjoying it.

Rhythms of the Brain

9 reviews
Gyorgy Buzsaki

Oxford University Press, USA, 2006

The beat goes on!
"Rhythms of the Brain" by Gyorgy Buzsaki is a brilliant introduction to neuronal oscillations and fundamentals of brain functions. An enjoyable and useful read for both lay reader and accustomed professional.

Portraits in Rhythm: 50 Studies for Snare Drum

2 reviews
Warner Bros., Anthony J. Cirone

Alfred Publishing Company, 1999

Excellent Book!
This book contains 50 solos that each work a different aspect of playing. One must pay special attention to note length and placement. It works timing and different feels of classical music. This pieces are meant to be played as orchestral pieces, not marching. Make sure all rolls are buzz and pay attention to if they are tied to a downbeat or not. It is an excellent book to work on every ...

The Rhythm of Life: Living Every Day with Passion and Purpose

33 reviews
Matthew Kelly

Fireside, 2005

Balance
The Rhythm of Life is a book that I keep going back to. It brings back that life is made up of choices. The choices we make reflect on how balanced our life can/should be. Happiness is not brought about by the amount of "stuff" we have, but by the substance we share physically, mentally, and spiritually within ourselves and others. I've been told that a happy home consists of a good coffee maker ...

Complete Rhythm Guitar Guide for Blues Bands

10 reviews
Larry McCabe

Centerstream Publications, 2004

Finally, a good rhythm guitar book
I have been teaching and arranging for guitar players for a very long time, and one of the problems I repeatedly encounter is the red hot lead guitarist who can't play rhythm worth a bean. I have to explain that even if it's your group, you will spend two thirds of your time playing rhythm. Then I have to convince them that what they are doing is awful, and believe me, it is. The most popular ...

Studying Rhythm

2 reviews
Anne Carothers Hall

Prentice Hall College Div, 1989

A good, progressive textbook on rhythms
This book was loaned to me by my music theory teacher after I finished Ed Sueta's "Rhythm Spectrum". Unfortunately, I was practicing my rhythms, and laid the book on the floor in the basement so I could take a nap, and it, along with several other books, got ruined when the washing machine overflowed. So I inherited a good, but damaged book (I'm buying a new one for my teacher to replace the ...

101 Rhythm Instrument Activities: for Young Children

9 reviews
Abigail Flesch Connors

Gryphon House, 2004

Fun Activities
This is a great little book with lots of fun and simple activities to do with really little ones. A lot of these activities are so simple that you will think "I could have come up with that" but now that I'm a new mom and back to work I'm happy I don't have to. I can just choose one or two of these to add to help make my lesson more fun.

Rhythm Guitar: The Complete Guide

9 reviews

Musicians Institute Press, 1997

Finally !
This is a great book. I've been looking for a book on strumming patterns for a very long time. This book taught me how to interpret 32nd, 16th, 8th and quarter notes into strumming patters. Step by step it increased my bar chord skills. I am only up the chapter 5, but, after 2 years of playing, I have a re-newed excitment about practicing.

Metal Rhythm Guitar Vol. 1 (Troy Stetina)

12 reviews
Troy Stetina

Hal Leonard Corporation, 1992

Troy Stetina rules!
Of the 30 or so guitar method books I own, the Troy Stetina collection is by far the most useful. His method is somewhat similar to the musicians institute series of instruction, except that his series tends to focus on a particular style of music rather than just general learning. This particular book is great as it is progressive. Start at the beginning of the book and work your way through ...

RHYTHM GUITAR BOOK/CD/BONUS DVD: FOR BEGINNER TO ADVANCED STUDENTS (Progressive)

13 reviews
TURNER, Gary

LTP Products, 1991

What makes a well rounded guitarist?
I have been following the "Progressive" series of guitar method books since day one. I've managed to accumulate nearly all of them. All I have to say is one thing. If you are serious about being a well rounded guitarist and musician, without the complex, boring, and pointless music method books their are out there today, then you need to get these books, study them, practice the lessons, and ...

Together in Rhythm: A Facilitator's Guide to Drum Circle Music (Book & DVD)

12 reviews
Kalani

Alfred Publishing Company, 2004

Great Intro to Drum Circles!
I have really enjoyed this book and video. Kalani explains various methods in the book, but it's very helpful to watch him execute them on the DVD. I even like the section of the DVD where he plays various instruments to demonstrate them. Being a very amateur percussionist, I had never thought of some of the techniques he demonstrates.

Encyclopedia of Reading Rhythms: Text and Workbook for All Instruments

5 reviews

Musicians Institute Press, 1997

Encyclopedia of reading rhythms
Very methodical. Essential for anyone who wants to become a good sight reader.

African Rhythm and African Sensibility: Aesthetics and Social Action in African Musical Idioms

4 reviews
John Miller Chernoff

University Of Chicago Press, 1981

A masterpiece in analytical cultural exploration
What begins as a primer in African polyrhythm becomes a spiritual quest to understand culture and humanity. Don't skip the endnotes in this impassioned examination of musical tonality and rhythm. Forging a tentative balance between scholarship and interpretation, Chernoff's book addresses the subconscious dynamics of culture, and unwittingly explains "race" more convincingly than the ...

Changing Rhythms of American Family Life (Rose Series in Sociology)

1 review
Suzanne M. Bianchi, John P. Robinson, ...

Russell Sage Foundation Publications, 2007

Landmark analysis of American family time use
Using state-of-the-art data and methods, and addressing the most pressing problems of American family life, this book is a must read for anyone interested in the family division of labor, work-family time conflicts, and gender inequality. (Disclaimer: former student of one of the authors, but independent and accurate review, honest!)

The Rhythm Bible (Book & CD)

3 reviews
Dan Fox

Alfred Publishing Company, 2002

Must Have To Study Rhythm
My absolute favorite of rhythm resource book. I even let my piano students use it whenever they are improvising or composing a new piece. This book can be used by beginner, intermediate, advanced or professional musician.

Rhythm Science (Mediaworks Pamphlets)

10 reviews
Paul D. Miller aka Dj Spooky that Subliminal Kid

The MIT Press, 2004

5 stars +
Look people: Rhythm Science is about mixing art and sound. The book is totally readable and accessible, and either people have a reading level of a 2nd grade student or something, or they just don't get theory stuff, or maybe they're just stupid. The reason the book is great is that it draws together writing and music like a dj would and should: with rhythm. Spooky mixes words and texts ...

The Rhythm of Compassion: Caring for Self, Connecting with Society

12 reviews
Gail Straub

Empowerment Institute, 2008

Great Book
There is a lot of truth in this book. I would also recommend the book An Encounter With A Prophet for some new truths

I See the Rhythm

7 reviews
Toyomi Igus, Michele Wood

Children's Book Press, 2005

Rejoice in the Music.....
"I see the rhythm. I see the rhythm of our beginnings. I feel the pulse of a people and a land in harmony. I hear the legends told by the drum, the beats of our beliefs, the music of our ancient history..." From its roots in Africa and slave songs, to the birth of the blues, ragtime, swing, jazz, and gospel, to rhythm and blues, rock and roll, hip hop, funk, and rap, Toyomi Igus and Michele ...

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