Recognize – Sound it out – Perform

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Module 4: SSP Basics

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The Goal

Our goal is multi-dimensional, but very simple. Recognize a rhythm, sound it out, and play it back on your instrument.

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First Note - Third Line B

In this lesson we learn WHAT the note is, WHERE it is found on the staff, and HOW the note is fingered on the recorder.

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Counting Lesson #1

We will begin to learn how to count ten notes, twenty notes… or even a thousand.

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Time Signatures

These two numbers may be the most important numbers you’ll ever learn!

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Write, Clap & Play

You’ll never learn to read music well if you don’t understand Rhythm – the most basic element of music.

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Send Off

We’ve looked at many symbols and terms. Now it’s time to use them in a musical context – one note at a time. You’re ready to play along with the band.

how to read music-see it, say it, play it by Paul Babelay
Paul Babelay - author of How To Read Music: See it, Say it, Play it.

Paul Babelay

Instructor

(aka “The Vibe Guy”) is an American vibraphonist, percussionist, drummer and composer.  Ray Hair, President of the American Federation of Musicians says, “I would categorize his musicianship and performance ability to rate among the top five (5) percent of all professional musicians throughout the United States and Canada”.