On the total flip side, many jazz players have fantastic time and rhythm, and they often set the metronome to the half note or even whole note. I think this gives a great sense of "pulse," while the subdivisions can give a great sense of "rhythm."
Not even a drummer, but love your tips! I was a 'quarter notes guy' until my cello professor made me practice a piece with metronom set on one step smaller value than the smallest value used in the score (lower tempo if necessary). I had to keep track on two rhythm periods: 1. The third beat of each measure (it was a 3/4 menuett) for groove, 2. Smallest possible subdivision for rhythm accuracy. Only after this drills I began raising the tempo with quarter notes. Thanks for the method, I'll add it to tomorrow todo list! (I have a perfect piece to test it on.)
i do both marching and classical (until i age out of course), and i always felt a little guilty for typing in some things on a midi file, and play them for so long to the point i can’t get it wrong, even the simplest of things. this makes me feel a little bit better about everything. great video rob!
Love it, Rob! Fantastic process on how to develop rock-solid rhythm. I also teach a class to violinists called "Building Rock-Solid Rhythm". Will add this to my teaching arsenal. Thanks for sharing!
Great video. You can both explain AND demonstrate. By the end, even a student who couldn’t hear the difference before, will hear it and have a good idea of what to work on. These are things that help a beginner become masterful; next-level stuff. I’m definitely a fan. Thanks very much.
On the total flip side, many jazz players have fantastic time and rhythm, and they often set the metronome to the half note or even whole note. I think this gives a great sense of "pulse," while the subdivisions can give a great sense of "rhythm."
You're playing off the click at 4:40 was seriously pro! It's proof that your time is insane! Awesome vid man!
thanks so much!!!
Not even a drummer, but love your tips! I was a 'quarter notes guy' until my cello professor made me practice a piece with metronom set on one step smaller value than the smallest value used in the score (lower tempo if necessary). I had to keep track on two rhythm periods: 1. The third beat of each measure (it was a 3/4 menuett) for groove, 2. Smallest possible subdivision for rhythm accuracy. Only after this drills I began raising the tempo with quarter notes.
Thanks for the method, I'll add it to tomorrow todo list! (I have a perfect piece to test it on.)
Yes thank you! Now I just need to learn how to play in tune lol
shoulda been a percussionist! ;-)
i do both marching and classical (until i age out of course), and i always felt a little guilty for typing in some things on a midi file, and play them for so long to the point i can’t get it wrong, even the simplest of things. this makes me feel a little bit better about everything. great video rob!
sounds like you figured out how to improve your time already! don't feel guilty - that's a great strategy.
Love it, Rob! Fantastic process on how to develop rock-solid rhythm.
I also teach a class to violinists called "Building Rock-Solid Rhythm". Will add this to my teaching arsenal. Thanks for sharing!
thank you for checking it out lynn! your class sounds great too!
Great video. You can both explain AND demonstrate. By the end, even a student who couldn’t hear the difference before, will hear it and have a good idea of what to work on. These are things that help a beginner become masterful; next-level stuff. I’m definitely a fan. Thanks very much.
Glad to see you back doing videos. You're videos are always so insightful!
i appreciate that!
Essential, very helpful.
Awesome. Thanks for show us this tips. Regards from Argentina
You are a genius.
Great video! I have a question on how you approach mallet excerpts, perhaps something like Firebird suite or porgy
16th-note timing is a great exercise
Needed a video like this good job!
Excellent mate! Can't wait to see more vids like this one soon! 🙂
thanks brendan, more to come!
Check out the Roland RM-2 or Beatnik if you can find them. Very helpful along these lines.
"some of the great rhythmic note values." lol
Great video!
thanks!
My way is that always go slow first, and then gradually increase the speed. Just some old fashion ways : )
"bury the click"