Rhythm
A four-volume treatise on rhythm and how to improve your rhythmic performance
Good musicianship requires
a deep mastery of rhythm:
Feeling it, playing it, & understanding it
In this one-of-a-kind guide, veteran percussionist Andrew Lewis offers time-tested techniques for entering the world of rhythm and inhabiting it comfortably, whether playing the basics or meeting the most advanced challenges.
Designed to benefit every musician, not just drummers, the contents include:
Insightful explanations of core concepts, from pulse and pattern to polyrhythm and phrasing
Exercises to help you improve your feel, your sense of time, and your overall accuracy
Advanced exercises and tools for handling the most complex and difficult rhythms
Guidance on the habits, attitudes, and practices that contribute to excellent performance
What It Is and How to Improve Your Sense of It
Book 1: What is Rhythm?
An exploration of rhythmic terms and concepts.
Book 2: How To Improve Your Sense of Rhythm
A practical step-by-step guide to developing and strengthening rhythm and inner pulse.
Book 4: Rhythm in Performance
Attitudes, states of mind & extra-musical subjects that improve rhythmic performance.
Book 3: Advanced Rhythm Studies
A guide to analyzing and performing odd time & polyrhythms, with some notes for drummers