Accuracy In Rhythm by Richard Ely

ACCURACY IN RHYTHM contains 55 rhythmic studies in duet form for all instruments, or singularly for keyboards, and is designed to provide for the systematic technique in subdivision of the beat, particularly as it relates to basic, but often carelessly played rhythms. It gives the musician opportunity for concentrated practice on subdividing without the distraction of unnecessary instrumental demands. ACCURACY IN RHYTHM is broken down into Simple Time; Compound Time; Polyrhythms; and Quintuple Meters. In each of the exercises, the rhythmic pattern to be studied is written in the first part, or keyboard right hand. The second part (or keyboard left hand) rovides a background of subdivisions with which that pattern is to be coordinated. In addition, the second part is contoured so as to encourage good dynamic balance and a strong sense of musical flow in the study of rhythm. ACCURACY IN RHYTHM is one book for any instrument; which means that the instrumentalist (s) puts in their own appropriate clefs and whatever key signature they wish to work on. If two different instruments are used which do not employ the same clef or are pitched in two different keys, it would then be necessary for one of the parts to be transposed in order for both to sound in the same key.