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Rhythm & Meter

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Rhythm and meter govern the timing, duration, and grouping of musical beats. Learners will understand time signatures, syncopation, polyrhythms, and tempo, allowing them to construct complex rhythmic patterns and maintain a consistent groove in their compositions.

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🎓Courses(1)

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Fundamentals of Music Theory

This course, revised in 2022, will introduce you to the theory of music, providing you with the skills needed to read and write Western music notation, as well as to understand, analyse, and listen informedly. It will cover material such as pitches and scales, intervals, clefs, rhythm, form, metre and time signatures, phrases and cadences, and basic harmony. This course covers the fundamentals of Western music theory, from the absolute basics to some more advanced concepts. As such, it delivers material for beginners and offers much to experienced musicians alike. Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course.

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📚Books(2)

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Rhythmic Training

Rhythmic Training - A book resource

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Modern Reading Text in 4/4

Modern Reading Text in 4/4 - A book resource

intermediate🇬🇧

🌐Websites(4)

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musictheory.net

Free interactive lessons on time signatures, rhythm, and meter exercises.

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musictheory.net

MusicTheory.net is a free, interactive resource for learning music theory, with focused lessons and practice on rhythm, meter, notation, and related topics. It offers hands-on rhythm drills—covering time signatures, note values, and rhythm patterns—plus ear-training and other theory exercises.

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teoria.com

Teoria is an online music theory resource with interactive tutorials and exercises covering rhythm, meter, harmony, and notation. It also offers ear-training tools and notated examples to practice analysis and listening.

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rhythmtrainer.com

RhythmTrainer.com is an online practice tool for building rhythm and meter skills, offering interactive drills, timing exercises, and metronome-based tempo control to improve rhythm reading and accuracy.

intermediate🇬🇧

🎙️Podcasts(1)

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Drummer’s Resource

Drummer's Resource is the #1 Drumming Podcast in the world. Since 2013 we've been serving up deep conversations with the greatest drummers in the world covering all aspects of life as a drummer. There's no fluff here. DR delivers real-world advice from people who've "been there and done that" so you can apply it to your own life, whether you're a full-time touring musician, weekend warrior, or hobbyist. Join host Nick Ruffini as he unpacks the ins and outs of what it takes to be a successful drummer, however you define that for yourself.

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Rhythm & Meter is approachable at the beginner level — there are resources here specifically for those starting from scratch. As you progress, intermediate and advanced material is also available to take your skills further.

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