Music Rhythm Worksheets And Practice Rhythm Using Online Rhythm Lessons
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Music Rhythm Worksheets
Here are some music rhythm worksheets for you to download:
A. Music rhythm worksheet 1 (Beginners)
B. Music rhythm worksheet 2
C. 16th notes music rhythm worksheets (Intermediate)
d. 16th notes and 8th notes worksheets (Intermediate)
58 comments:
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As Yoke commented that "without the heart beat your body is not alive"...so the same with music. Without Rhythm your music is not alive either.
If this Piano Rhythm course is as good as Yoke's other courses, it's something we don't want to miss.
I believe I have just about all of them and she has helped my piano playing to come alive. Even when we think we can play with rhythm there is always more to learn. Can't wait for the course to come out.
I am a young intermediate pianist. I believe that rhythm is essential for good playing. However, lack of rhythm is one of my faults in piano playing. It is probably the weakest area of my playing. I find counting and rhythm difficult to me and I would like very much to improve in this area. I would like to go into music ministry as a career and my playing well will be critical to that. I would like to work, practice and train myself now to become the best I can be so that someday, I can use my piano playing as a ministry to encourage and/or teach others also. Piano playing is one of my deepest passions and I would incredibly appreciate this program! Thank you!
Rhythm is like the engine of a train, carrying the melody along with a beat that defines the nature of the journey ... a slow steady movement across a vast plain of wheat waving in the wind or a rollicking ride down a mountainside. Rhythm is the heartbeat of the music, it is the steady, strong mast of a ship that sails on the waves of melody.
Learning to master the many rhythms of the world, from tango to waltz - from calypso to cha cha is a challenge I welcome. I am so happy to have the opportunity to study this aspect of piano playing with Yoke, who has proven to me with her other courses that she is an excellent and inspired teacher.
Patsy Would like you to know you are best "wish I could be like you" the Rhythm is hard for me I would love to learn how to do it just like you. You are my hero in music!!!!!!!!
I have been a martial artist for many years and understand many corollaries with rhythm in everything. At first, I learned the basics but lacked fluid movement, then as I progressed I gained grace, form and others watching appreciated my art. As I am now trying to learn piano, I see my old friend rhythm again assisting me to see new colors and grow into the instrument. Yoke's video will serve well as a guide into a land that I have chosen to venture.
Without music rhythm, one cannot keep to a beat. The beat, or rhythm must be created first, on piano with the left hand, then the right hand can master the melody and enrich it with runs, fills, improvisation. As a music teacher, I have students who have no idea of rhythm when they first come to me. N Knight, Bowen,Qld, AUSTRALIA
Rhythm is the pulse of music. Change the rhythm, like the shift of the wind, you can have a stormy sonata or a somber somba. With out rhythm you might have the pleasant new age sounds or Tibetan singing bowls sounds, but you don't have the abilitity to make music identifyable as one genre or an other. Rhythm has the ability to change the mood of music. you can play the very same notes and yet it could sound like a different piece of music when you change the rhythm.
In my body and in my mind I feel the rhythm, yet I have been unable to translate it from within to the keyboard.
I have thought of taking some private lessons for this but I do believe that this course would save me the trouble of finding just the right teacher. In addition, it would spare me the incredible expense.
I see rhythm as the discipline part of music that I lack. This course will make the difference between amature playing and a more polished playing.
1.Rhythm is an essential part of the music making process. As a piano teacher, I have noticed that rhythm seems to be a struggle for many of my students. Rhythm has always been one of my weakness of mine as a muscian. I would love to enhance my skills and use your methods to teach my students.
Rhythm is everywhere... In nature it can be the tides, seasons, and life cycles.
Like nature, Rhythm in music is a “Measurement of Events and Patterns” which are important in discerning many music styles...
In Harmony... when the Rhythm of one voice moves while another sustains, it can quickly attract a listeners attention... Besides being beautiful to the ear.
The pulse, the meter, tempo, chord changes, all play an important part in Rhythm also.
The study of music rhythm is really important to my playing because I would like to refine, and be able to play many different rhythmic situations... Especially with a Solid Understanding of it.
I think the rhythm course is just what I may need. Getting the left hand to move is very hard for me. So, rhythm training should help. Dale Uniontown, PA.
I believe that rhythm is one of the primary foundations upon which musical expression and creativity can be cultured. There are a vast multitude or rhymic musical possibilities.
Rhythm is everywhere when you listen for it. Everyone and everything are made up of vibrations on a deeper level. Therefore, it is human and it is natural to be rhythmic.
Yoke's work and talents are unmatched by anyone I have ever studied under. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the student in a way that is both educational and inspiring! I know for sure that The piano rythm is imperative to my learning and the life-long learning process of the piano. The "heart and soul". I believe in the concept, Yokes musical expertise and her dedication to the student. "Bravo"! Yoke ~ Mark Hughes Johnson City, NY
Rhythm, along with melody & tempo, convey the emotions of life. It can take you through all feelings from being relaxed, to being alert, to feeling anticipation & then make you feel like dancing. It completes any musical piece.
I've just about figured out how to count to four. I'm certain your course can help me do it with style!
The importance of rhythm can nver be understated. it is the driving force of a melody; the heart beat of a song. Without it, a song is just a whole lot of notes that do not make sense. It is ony with rhythm that music comes alive. it is what connects first with people listening; it's what gets to you- a throbbing pulse that makes you feel like tapping your feet, dancing or singing or clapping along. It creates the feeling. It can make the music seem to flow or be sad or just be gushing or happy or majestic. I am an accompanist and I cannot say enough of how important it is when accompanying a choir or singer or when playing together with other musicians. It is also absolutely necessary to have a steady rhythm going when improvising while your right hand is free to improvise. I've been playing the piano for years and find myself learning all the time. I would like to get even better when sight reading the more complicated time signatures. I am really taken with Yoke Wong. She is a patient, knowledgeable teacher who is not only a talented musician but has the gift of being able to impart her knowledge clearly and in a way even beginners can understand. I look forward to the rhythm course. would there be teaching on various rhythms in different cultures from music from around the world as well as reggae, latin rhythms, swing, and the more modern rhythms? I would love to see that. I would also like to have teaching or tips on counting/playing with compound time signatures and syncopated timing. If this course is anything like the others, I know I will enjoy it and it's going to be full of information, tips and technique.
The importance of rhythm can never be understated. It is the driving force of a melody; the heartbeat of a song. Without it a song is just a whole lot of notes that do not make sense. it is only with rhythm that music comes alive. it is what connects first with people listening. It's what gets you- a throbbing pulse that makes you feel like tapping your feet, dancing or singing or clapping along. Rhythm creates the mood and emotion. It can make the music flow and be peaceful or sad, or romantic. It can make it powerful and majestic or gushing and happy.I'm an accompanist and i cannot say enough of how important it is when accompanying a choir or singer or when playing together with other musicians. It is absolutely necessary when improvising too, that you have a steady rhythm going while your right hand is free to improvise. I've played piano for years and find myself learning all the time. I would relaly like to get even better when sight reading with complicated time signatures. It would also help me teach my choirs have a better understanding of rhythm. I'm really take with Yoke Wong. She is a patient, knowledgeable teacher who is not only a talented musician but has the gift of being able to impart her knowledge clearly and in a way even beginners can understand. I look forward to the rhythm course. Would there be teaching on various rhythms in music from different cultures from around the world as well as swing, latin rhythms, reggae and the more recent modern ones poplular with the younger people. I would love to see that and also like to have teaching on counting/playing with compound time signatures and syncopated rhythms. If this course is anything like the jazz and definitive piano course, I know I'm going to enjoy it and it's going to be full of information, teaching and tips.
Andrew Westripp (e-mail name- Alex Services) I live in the village of St.Osyth near Clacton-on-sea. 1. Without rhythm music would be black and white. The rhythm gives it the colour that brings it to life. You can play exactly the same notes, but give them a different rhythm and it sounds different. You can change the mood of a piece by changing the rhythm. Adding swing to a piece immediately makes it sound jazzy. Rhythm is important because without the right rhythm pieces can sound completely different to what they are supposed to. The course would help me as it would open my eyes to a whole new section of music. I used to think rhythm didn't matter, but it does. I feel I would be a better pianist if I really understood rhythm. I would be able to change a piece of music so it sounded how I wanted it to sound. The course would help me as I can play the notes but I find getting the right rhythm difficult. The Tango video you did meant I could use the chords to a piece I knew well as a Lullaby and change it to a tango. It would mean I could a sort of Variations on one piece using all the rhythms I am not aware of.
Why is rhythm important to my piano playing? Simply put, without rhythm, piano playing isn't music...it's simply note playing. Rhythm brings music alive by giving it its "beat." It's what makes you want to move and dance.
But for me personally, rhythm has always been one of my greatest weaknesses, especially in my left hand. And, as a senior citizen finding great joy in piano music, I know that I have to develop techniques to bring out the basic rhythms in the pieces I'm trying to learn to play on the piano.
Your rhythm course, as shown in your sample videos, seems focused on those very core abilities needed to feel, and then actually recreate, the rhythmical heart--and a large part of the soul--of music. And that's an essential ingredient in good piano playing.
If I can't get the rhythm right I get frustrated. I will leave it then come back when I've cleared my emotions and thoughts. Playing is a dream come true for me but it is a struggle at this time of my life but I'm determined to succeed no matter how long it takes me.
Rhythm is the soul of the music. Without rhythm the piece of music cannot be called music and without music the world is a dead city.
I am a late beginner learner who is in early thirties trying her best to grasp the rhythm of the music. I believe this course will help me to better grasp the rhythm and play beautiful music and not bits and pieces of individual notes. Although I know I will face more difficulties than the early learners but nevertheless I will still try my best to master piano.
I have always struggled with rhythm because I didn't learn properly when I was young and taking lessons. I was too impatient to do my lessons and just started playing without any preparation. I became quite good at sight-reading notes by doing this, but if it's a song I am not already familiar with and can copy the rhythm I know, I really struggle with it.
I once had a teacher demonstrate playing a song with all the notes played correctly, but there were pauses and gaps in the rhythm. Then he played perfect rhythm, but missed several notes. I have been convinced from that experience that rhythm is critically important to a good listening experience--even more than the correct notes.
I am about to start teaching piano to several children in my neighborhood, as well as my own children. I am not worried about most aspects of teaching playing and theory, except for rhythm. The very basic one-note rhythm is simple enough, but I even confuse myself sometimes when I start counting out multiple lines of rhythm in both hands.
I have enjoyed the e-mail lessons I've gotten from Yoke, and would like the opportunity to try the rhythm lessons. I know that the better my own technique is, the better I will be able to teach, explain, and demonstrate to others as I begin my teaching adventure.
I am so excited to hear that you are now offering a Rhythm course since playing piano with a correct rhythm is always my burden. However, I don't know what to do to improve my rhythm skills. I am not sure what would be an easy and correct way to count rhythm either. Thank you so much for offering this new course.
POEM I cannot claim to be the most deserving, Nor one who is very sad, But my neighbours will be grateful if I do the course, 'Cause my rhythm-play is really bad.
As a human being is called alive as long as his or her heart is beating, music or a composition gets life when the rhythm is there. And in case of piano, playing in perfect rhythm can enliven the composition. Not only that, the pianist should be able to rouse the listeners with his or her playing. For me, as I want to play the piano as an accompaniment while singing, I need the most to be in rhythm. That is why, I am looking forward to this rhythm course of Yoke Wong. I would also like to know, is this course useful for the singers who play piano as an accompaniment? Still I am looking forward to this. Thank you Yoke for thinking so much for us!! Ak from Dhaka, Bangladesh
I'm a bass player. I can tell how important the rythm is for the piano playing like the drums are for my jamming. Without the beat you feel like a lost wave. You can start playing under a 3/4 measures and gets lost in a 6/8 or a 4/4, if you really don't focus or master what you're doing. Don't forget you have 2 hands walking back and forth on a piano, chances are you let go when you're too excited. Chris leroy
I know my playing needs a rhythmic pulse as I often feel disjointed somehow when playing contemporary rhythms or even trying to play very steadily. It never sounds "finished." There are often pebbles, rocks and even boulders in the stream of my music. I want it to be rippling and compelling at times like whitewater. Even when it is like a quiet pool, the lily pads should be gently rising and falling with the breezes.
When I was little, I wasn't allowed to "move around" so I have always felt and been very stiff. Now, at 64 years of age, I would really like to be graceful and even a little bit flirty when I play and even when I walk! I think this course will help all of this to come from someplace deep inside me!
My main goal is to play better and better for our church services and inspire others to truly worship. And I want to be able to teach my younger friends to do the same.
I want to get better at syncopation. Music doesn't sound good unless it has rhythm. I study Brazilian music and want to play the beats right. At times I have to listen to six other instruments all playing at the same time. Building a stronger sense of steady beat and rhythmic activity is essential. I have really enjoyed your piano videos...... You can't have a good time unless you have good time.
johnlucchese@bellsouth.net It has been said that some people are born with a natural rhythmic sense while others have to work very hard to develop it.Without the proper application of the rhythm to the music you are playing the entire rendition becomes a hodgepoge of senseless sound.Hours of practice can develop the necessary physical excellence of piano playing but without the application of proper rhythm, physical excellence though important is secondary by comparison. johnlucchese@bellsouth.net
THANK YOU FOR THE VERY USEFULL RHYTHM SHEETS. I'D LIKE TO SHARE AN IDEA HOW I USED THE SHEETS FOR THE BEGINNERS AS WELL AS THE ADVANCED STUDENTS. ON THE SHEETS WHERE YOU INDICATE THE RHYTHM MEASURES ,I PUT BASIC CHORDS OVER EACH MEASURE USING THE C,F,G7 AND C . THEN ON THE NEXT LINE I MAY USE F, Bb, C7 AND F. IF THE KIDS KNOW THE NEXT CHORDS; Dm, Gm, A7 AND DM.ETC. I THEN ASK THE KIDS TO SELECT CHORDS THEY KNOW OR LIKE TO COMPOSE A CHORD SONG(THE CHORDS DO NOT HAVE TO MAKE MUSIC SENSE)
FOR THE ADVANCED I TELL THE KIDS TO USE THE LEFT HAND TO PLAY THE RHYTHM AS INDICATED THEN I ADDED A DIFFERENT RHYTHM OVER THE EXISTING BEATS TO ADD SOME CREATIVITY, FOR EXAMPLE :IF THE FIRST MEASURE HAS FOUR QUARTER NOTES FOR THE LEFT HAND I WRITE IN RHYTHM 1&2&34 ABOVE THE 1,2,3,4, FOR THE RIGHT HAND. I STILL USE DIFFERENT CHORDS FOR EACH MEASURE. IT REALLY KEEPS THE KIDS ON THERE TOES AND THEY ARE HAVING A BALL. I HOPE I DID NOT CONFUSE YOU WITH MY IDEA. I CAN SEND YOU A COPY OF HOW THE SHEETS LOOK WITH THE ADDITIONAL STUFF.
I play piano in our local church every sunday for the last 2 yrs but feel I lack creativity. The only training I had was a 30 day pop piano crash course.
Ever since I was 12, I had wanted to play the piano but never had the chance. Now much older that passion and dreams are alive & well but my knowledge is limited.
I especially need to improve on rhythm because I believe that rhythm of music should become or is like the rhythm of my heartbeat. Repetitive tempo birthed in my soul, begging to be released through my fingers and creating an incredible sound that flows from within. A drive behind the notes...
Should I be the winner of the course, I know that it will benefit not only myself but also our congregation. I believe God directs us into the right paths to show us where to get the tools for our tool box and we should use it to the best of our availability once we find it.
MY NAME IS RICK I'M RETIRED,DUE TO ILLNESS.HAVE ALWASYS WANTED TO PLAY PIANO I AM 61 YEARS OLD HAVE A BAD LUNG DESIESE SO I HAVE THE TIME TO LEARN NOW....HOPE TO WIN.THANKSRICK
Hi there! I would love to gain more rhythm in my playing because I play in my church. I took lessons as a child and loved classical and rag time jazz, but playing Gospel music is a particular art. The knowledge I care to gain is not only for myself. I have a daughter that will soom be married and she, too wants to play for, God and His people. I have more to pass on to her before she leaves home and the education I would gain in this course, would passed on to her. THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY, Earlene
Hi Yoke thanks for all your emails and messages of encouragement with your teachings.Your knowledge is a bench mark for us all to aim for.I personally am very impressed at the high standards you teach.Thx again.
I play mostly classical, but would like to be an "all-rounder!" When playing jazz or syncopated rhythms, I tend to flounder! With this Piano Rhythm Course, my understanding will be much sounder, And I could play jazz tunes, or even Elton John - as requested by my daughter!
Well, the subject is a must. Piano is an instrument that has a powerfull aptitude to percurssion, so, rythm is its heart. Thanks for the fluent manner that you share with your public the envolving way of making the balance a dance, and with the dance a sucess to your explanation and teaching. Let's see how the "miracles" will show up in your approach to rythm. Nice to see and hear in due time. Paulo Demétrio paulodemetrio7@hotmail.com
Everyone seems to have the right words to say to win this program. All I can say is if you heard me play you would know how much I need it.Thank you for your courses.
This Rhythm Course is something I really desire. With money being tight, I'd love to win your course! My Grandson's body swayed to your music as we listened to your computer lesson. I can't wait to get your course and let him "sway" to Grandma's Rhythm!
As a amateur ballroom dancer, I learn that a good sense of rhythm sets the tone for a smooth dance. Losing the rhythm will result in jerky dance steps. I believe it is the same in piano playing. Lose the rhythm, and you lose the flow and your music becomes choppy and unattractive. Rhythm then can be said to be the soul of music.
Hey, i have been playing the piano for about 3 years now, and, since subscribing to you, i have learnt to read notes very well, (thanks a bunch) and that got me a scholarship at Sa's finest music school for next year.
wow i bet itll be hard to choose the winner, i just read all of these.XD some people are pretty good, and i bid them all good luck.
i think without rythm, there mayu as well be no sound, because if there is a piece of music, lets use fur elise, yes? try playing all crotchets, it sounds terrible, but with added rythm, and tempo. it is obvious why it is famous
i know i might not win, but i wish everyone who enters goodluck.
I read those wonderful comments written and wondering how you are gonna choose the best five.
I write to you from Indonesia. I am 35, and just started learning "piano just for fun" last year. I become addicted, and practice a lot everyday.
My teacher said I am quite talented, but I still have a lot of weak points. And one of them is, of course, rhythm. This weakness become so clear when my teacher turn on the keyboard to accompany me playing and I am supposed to play piano with the right rhythm.
Yoke, thanks a lot. You are just so amazing. You make me see piano differently. I love the way you make the world a better place by sharing the gift you received from God. May God Bless You always.
Rhythm is necessary to communicate to an audience properly. Without rhythm, we would be left with bumps and boredom. The message of a song could be lost.
I have enjoyed Yoke Wong's courses that I have already purchased and I know this Rhythm course would not only help me, but give me great ideas for all of my piano students. Plus, I'd have great fun learning how to play rhythms (like the tango) by ear to liven up my arrangements!
Before I learned of Yoke's courses, I purchased many different books on piano teaching. I practiced,and could read some of the music. One day I had invited my sister over and told her I was going to play one of the christian songs we've heard in church. I had the sheet music out, and proudly played all the notes. When I finished, I asked her to name the song. She said, "I've never heard that before". When I told her the name of the song, she told me it sounded nothing like it. I felt terrible, but she was right. My rhythm was so far off, it was downright terrible. I have most of Yoke Wong's courses. I love them all, as they've helped me so much. I really need to develop the rhythym skills, without that, there is no music.
I feel the best way to get Rhythm on any instrument is by using a METRENOME and counting OUTLOUD .First start at the slowest speed andthen move up a notch at a time.BELIEVE ME ,IF YOU DO IT EVER DAY IT WORKS Mitchell
Rhythm distinguishes order from chaos. Just like the way a computer works, a steady, well defined Rhythm (clocking) is necessary in music to deliver a clear message of the particular genre of music. If music is a form of communication, then surely the Rhythm may be considered as its language. Indeed, Rhythm is the common language of all music, whatever the cultural and historical nature of the source. Therefore, a course which emphasises Rhythm would surely be a real treat to every aspiring musician.
I enjoyed your lessons Yoke, i keep your DVDs in pristine condition and listen and practice from it, they have helped me quite a lot.
As for the new upcoming course, i am sure it will be an instant success as there are few such value for money instructional courses available on the net, Great Job, please keep up the excellent work.
I'm very happy to have found your website. Have always wanted to play the piano after losing touch for over 40 years. Am playing the organ in Church but lack creativity, rhythm and confidence. I just started viewing your video clips two days ago and am already able to play a couple of songs and La Paloma with the tango beat. I'm having a ball of a time. Your online tips are very helpful, clear and simple to apply. Definitely the rhythm couse will enhance my piano playing and therefore build up my confidence so that I can play better in Church.
Mengnemo acknowledges Music treats in a manner that drugs do. In worship it is said that by singing we preach twice than the person who mounts a pulpid Therefore to preach this way the active ingredient of music which is rhythm must not be overlooked. It is a neccesity for music to have a rhythm before the ear can appreciate it. If a song is presented in a way that the rhythm is to slow you end up not enjoying the music and vice versa. Yoke Wong should go on with the course on rhythm. Count my self as a student in the program
Yoke, I need to win your couse because I can't carry a tune in a paper bag. I have two problems learning the piano - 1 I have no rhythem and 2 I have no rhythem. Please select me to win your course.
I am a retired engineer. Most of my early life was buried in books and academia, until I finally emerged from all my post-graduate studies at the age of 32. Then, my life was consumed with various “exciting” engineering projects. As a result, I never had the time or opportunity to learn any musical instruments, even though I have always had an interest and enjoyed it vicariously through the different music lessons my kids were privileged to be exposed to. Two years ago, I decided to take up piano as a hobby to enrich my retirement life. I brought a used piano and started the arduous learning process. I took your “Definitive Piano Improvisation Course” last spring when I was about to retire. What an eye-opening experience that was!! I learned basic music theory, I learned how to play the piano without having to read half a dozen notes at the same time, but most of all, I learned how to play my favorite tunes with my right hand and harmonize it with my left hand!! Thanks in great part to you, I have so enjoyed playing piano ever since.
Listening to music and signing popular songs are two of the few bright spots of my otherwise boring life. Basically, I am a “simple-minded” engineer with no artistic or musical talents. To me, life is governed by some sacred equations and formulas. My life view is very straight and square, with very little room for imagination and fantasies. As wonderful as your Improvisation course is, it only carried me to a certain extent. My piano playing is somewhat “simple-minded” and lifeless. After listening to your talks on piano rhythm, I realized that my deficiency in rhythm is the main reason for my mediocre piano music-making. The way you played one of my favorite songs, “La Paloma,” was just magnificent. It is certainly impossible for me to completely imitate you, however, your instructions and coaching certainly got me off to a very good start. I firmly believe that the guidance of the “piano rhythm” course will bring life to the piano music I will be able to play. I will then be able to convince my relatives, including my children/grandchildren, and my friends, that if a “simple-minded” old engineer like me can achieve a certain degree of proficiency and more importantly, derive such great enjoyment from making music, then they can surely do it too. The pleasure and satisfaction of seeing them enjoy playing piano as much as I do will be the greatest reward!!
I have been playing the piano for over 40 years as well as the organ, but I still have problems with rhythm. I was a self-taught pianist. Finally I got tired of not playing correctly so I took a course in night school for a year. Just learned the basics. I played for our church for years with just that much training. I love playing the piano and enjoy the improvisation course I bought from you. I just love improvising and making up my own melodies and arrangements. I have been accompanying my husband on his harmonica to. Music is our life-blood. The rhythm is the pulse of the songs and I wish to learn to play rhythmically to make the music even better. The key is taking a course and winning would be such a great advantage for me!! Florence Yip Sacramento, CA
I have three of your other dvd courses. And they have helped me a lot. I have improvistions 1 and 2, and mastering the art of accopanimet. So I am very sure that this new dvd will help me in my journey also. I have purchased several other videos and workbooks, mostly to be something else on my shelve, but i can surely testify that your informaiton is great. It is easy to understand,and you tell us excatly what you are doing. Keep up the good work. I know our church will be greatful that I learn more and more. And also my family. They might even allow me to take off the headphones. Thanks.
I have just learned how to play the piano. I listened to the CD of the piece that i wanted to play, then attemped to play it using fake music books. I do not have a piano teacher so I have no ideahow to practice to improve my rhythm which is all over the place! I am really desparate to learn how to play better. Yoke, I enjoy your lessons and I really believe that this course will help me achieve that.
As a beginner this kind of blog really helps a lot. Just like those video. I can fully understand everything what she want to share. I know that this blog will help me learn piano fast.
58 comments:
As Yoke commented that "without the heart beat your body is not alive"...so the same with music. Without Rhythm your music is not alive either.
If this Piano Rhythm course is as good as Yoke's other courses, it's something we don't want to miss.
I believe I have just about all of them and she has helped my piano playing to come alive. Even when we think we can play with rhythm there is always more to learn. Can't wait for the course to come out.
A. Woodward
Indianapolis, IN
I am a young intermediate pianist. I believe that rhythm is essential for good playing. However, lack of rhythm is one of my faults in piano playing. It is probably the weakest area of my playing. I find counting and rhythm difficult to me and I would like very much to improve in this area. I would like to go into music ministry as a career and my playing well will be critical to that. I would like to work, practice and train myself now to become the best I can be so that someday, I can use my piano playing as a ministry to encourage and/or teach others also. Piano playing is one of my deepest passions and I would incredibly appreciate this program! Thank you!
Oops! I forgot to put my city also. Alene from Salem, Oregon
G. Davies
Vancouver, B.C.
Rhythm is like the engine of a train, carrying the melody along with a beat that defines the nature of the journey ... a slow steady movement across a vast plain of wheat waving in the wind or a rollicking ride down a mountainside. Rhythm is the heartbeat of the music, it is the steady, strong mast of a ship that sails on the waves of melody.
Learning to master the many rhythms of the world, from tango to waltz - from calypso to cha cha is a challenge I welcome. I am so happy to have the opportunity to study this aspect of piano playing with Yoke, who has proven to me with her other courses that she is an excellent and inspired teacher.
Patsy
Would like you to know you are best "wish I could be like you" the Rhythm is hard for me I would love to learn how to do it just like you. You are my hero in music!!!!!!!!
Dan P
Seattle, WA
I have been a martial artist for many years and understand many corollaries with rhythm in everything. At first, I learned the basics but lacked fluid movement, then as I progressed I gained grace, form and others watching appreciated my art. As I am now trying to learn piano, I see my old friend rhythm again assisting me to see new colors and grow into the instrument. Yoke's video will serve well as a guide into a land that I have chosen to venture.
Without music rhythm, one cannot keep to a beat. The beat, or rhythm must be created first, on piano with the left hand, then the right hand can master the melody and enrich it with runs, fills, improvisation. As a music teacher, I have students who have no idea of rhythm when they first come to me.
N Knight, Bowen,Qld, AUSTRALIA
Rhythm is the pulse of music. Change the rhythm, like the shift of the wind, you can have a stormy sonata or a somber somba. With out rhythm you might have the pleasant new age sounds or Tibetan singing bowls sounds, but you don't have the abilitity to make music identifyable as one genre or an other. Rhythm has the ability to change the mood of music. you can play the very same notes and yet it could sound like a different piece of music when you change the rhythm.
In my body and in my mind I feel the rhythm, yet I have been unable to translate it from within to the keyboard.
I have thought of taking some private lessons for this but I do believe that this course would save me the trouble of finding just the right teacher. In addition, it would spare me the incredible expense.
I see rhythm as the discipline part of music that I lack. This course will make the difference between amature playing and a more polished playing.
thanks and I hope I am chosen
Nikki
San Diego Ca.
1.Rhythm is an essential part of the music making process. As a piano teacher, I have noticed that rhythm seems to be a struggle for many of my students. Rhythm has always been one of my weakness of mine as a muscian. I would love to enhance my skills and use your methods to teach my students.
2. L. Champion
Hibbing, Minnesota
J. De Riggi
Chicago, IL
Rhythm is everywhere... In nature it can be the tides, seasons, and life cycles.
Like nature, Rhythm in music is a “Measurement of Events and Patterns” which are important in discerning many music styles...
In Harmony... when the Rhythm of one voice moves while another sustains, it can quickly attract a listeners attention... Besides being beautiful to the ear.
The pulse, the meter, tempo, chord changes, all play an important part in Rhythm also.
The study of music rhythm is really important to my playing because I would like to refine, and be able to play many different rhythmic situations... Especially with a Solid Understanding of it.
“Thanks Yoke for offering this course...”
Best Regards to you.
I think the rhythm course is just what I may need. Getting the left hand to move is very hard for me.
So, rhythm training should help.
Dale
Uniontown, PA.
I believe that rhythm is one of the primary foundations upon which musical expression and creativity can be cultured. There are a vast multitude or rhymic musical possibilities.
Rhythm is everywhere when you listen for it. Everyone and everything are made up of vibrations on a deeper level. Therefore, it is human and it is natural to be rhythmic.
Yoke's work and talents are unmatched by anyone I have ever studied under. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the student in a way that is both educational and inspiring! I know for sure that The piano rythm is imperative to my learning and the life-long learning process of the piano. The "heart and soul". I believe in the concept, Yokes musical expertise and her dedication to the student. "Bravo"! Yoke
~ Mark Hughes
Johnson City, NY
Rhythm, along with melody & tempo, convey the emotions of life. It can take you through all feelings from being relaxed, to being alert, to feeling anticipation & then make you feel like dancing. It completes any musical piece.
I've just about figured out how to count to four. I'm certain your course can help me do it with style!
The importance of rhythm can nver be understated. it is the driving force of a melody; the heart beat of a song. Without it, a song is just a whole lot of notes that do not make sense. It is ony with rhythm that music comes alive. it is what connects first with people listening; it's what gets to you- a throbbing pulse that makes you feel like tapping your feet, dancing or singing or clapping along. It creates the feeling. It can make the music seem to flow or be sad or just be gushing or happy or majestic. I am an accompanist and I cannot say enough of how important it is when accompanying a choir or singer or when playing together with other musicians. It is also absolutely necessary to have a steady rhythm going when improvising while your right hand is free to improvise. I've been playing the piano for years and find myself learning all the time. I would like to get even better when sight reading the more complicated time signatures.
I am really taken with Yoke Wong. She is a patient, knowledgeable teacher who is not only a talented musician but has the gift of being able to impart her knowledge clearly and in a way even beginners can understand.
I look forward to the rhythm course. would there be teaching on various rhythms in different cultures from music from around the world as well as reggae, latin rhythms, swing, and the more modern rhythms? I would love to see that. I would also like to have teaching or tips on counting/playing with compound time signatures and syncopated timing.
If this course is anything like the others, I know I will enjoy it and it's going to be full of information, tips and technique.
Thanks Yoke and all the best.
Cheryl - Mississauga, Canada
The importance of rhythm can never be understated. It is the driving force of a melody; the heartbeat of a song. Without it a song is just a whole lot of notes that do not make sense. it is only with rhythm that music comes alive. it is what connects first with people listening. It's what gets you- a throbbing pulse that makes you feel like tapping your feet, dancing or singing or clapping along. Rhythm creates the mood and emotion. It can make the music flow and be peaceful or sad, or romantic. It can make it powerful and majestic or gushing and happy.I'm an accompanist and i cannot say enough of how important it is when accompanying a choir or singer or when playing together with other musicians. It is absolutely necessary when improvising too, that you have a steady rhythm going while your right hand is free to improvise.
I've played piano for years and find myself learning all the time. I would relaly like to get even better when sight reading with complicated time signatures. It would also help me teach my choirs have a better understanding of rhythm.
I'm really take with Yoke Wong. She is a patient, knowledgeable teacher who is not only a talented musician but has the gift of being able to impart her knowledge clearly and in a way even beginners can understand.
I look forward to the rhythm course. Would there be teaching on various rhythms in music from different cultures from around the world as well as swing, latin rhythms, reggae and the more recent modern ones poplular with the younger people. I would love to see that and also like to have teaching on counting/playing with compound time signatures and syncopated rhythms.
If this course is anything like the jazz and definitive piano course, I know I'm going to enjoy it and it's going to be full of information, teaching and tips.
Thanks Yoke.
Cheryl - Mississauga, Canada
k.Yahnke
Sparta, Wisconsin
I have been playing piano since I was 5 and I have no rhythm even my kids make fun of me.
This would be an excellent course for me.
Andrew Westripp (e-mail name- Alex Services)
I live in the village of St.Osyth near Clacton-on-sea.
1. Without rhythm music would be black and white. The rhythm gives it the colour that brings it to life. You can play exactly the same notes, but give them a different rhythm and it sounds different. You can change the mood of a piece by changing the rhythm. Adding swing to a piece immediately makes it sound jazzy.
Rhythm is important because without the right rhythm pieces can sound completely different to what they are supposed to.
The course would help me as it would open my eyes to a whole new section of music. I used to think rhythm didn't matter, but it does. I feel I would be a better pianist if I really understood rhythm. I would be able to change a piece of music so it sounded how I wanted it to sound. The course would help me as I can play the notes but I find getting the right rhythm difficult.
The Tango video you did meant I could use the chords to a piece I knew well as a Lullaby and change it to a tango. It would mean I could a sort of Variations on one piece using all the rhythms I am not aware of.
Why is rhythm important to my piano playing? Simply put, without rhythm, piano playing isn't music...it's simply note playing. Rhythm brings music alive by giving it its "beat." It's what makes you want to move and dance.
But for me personally, rhythm has always been one of my greatest weaknesses, especially in my left hand. And, as a senior citizen finding great joy in piano music, I know that I have to develop techniques to bring out the basic rhythms in the pieces I'm trying to learn to play on the piano.
Your rhythm course, as shown in your sample videos, seems focused on those very core abilities needed to feel, and then actually recreate, the rhythmical heart--and a large part of the soul--of music. And that's an essential ingredient in good piano playing.
W. Naughton
Springfield, VA
Linda A
B.S.,Mississippi
If I can't get the rhythm right I get frustrated. I will leave it then come back when I've cleared my emotions and thoughts. Playing is a dream come true for me but it is a struggle at this time of my life but I'm determined to succeed no matter how long it takes me.
I enjoy you teaching methods.
Lim Li Teng
Singapore
Rhythm is the soul of the music.
Without rhythm the piece of music cannot be called music and without music the world is a dead city.
I am a late beginner learner who is in early thirties trying her best to grasp the rhythm of the music. I believe this course will help me to better grasp the rhythm and play beautiful music and not bits and pieces of individual notes. Although I know I will face more difficulties than the early learners but nevertheless I will still try my best to master piano.
Oops., I forgot to put my City, too!
Logan, from Farmington Hills, Michigan.
(Course owner & email subscriber)
I have always struggled with rhythm because I didn't learn properly when I was young and taking lessons. I was too impatient to do my lessons and just started playing without any preparation. I became quite good at sight-reading notes by doing this, but if it's a song I am not already familiar with and can copy the rhythm I know, I really struggle with it.
I once had a teacher demonstrate playing a song with all the notes played correctly, but there were pauses and gaps in the rhythm. Then he played perfect rhythm, but missed several notes. I have been convinced from that experience that rhythm is critically important to a good listening experience--even more than the correct notes.
I am about to start teaching piano to several children in my neighborhood, as well as my own children. I am not worried about most aspects of teaching playing and theory, except for rhythm. The very basic one-note rhythm is simple enough, but I even confuse myself sometimes when I start counting out multiple lines of rhythm in both hands.
I have enjoyed the e-mail lessons I've gotten from Yoke, and would like the opportunity to try the rhythm lessons. I know that the better my own technique is, the better I will be able to teach, explain, and demonstrate to others as I begin my teaching adventure.
A. Halpin
Glen Carbon, IL
Hi Mrs. Wong,
I am so excited to hear that you are now offering a Rhythm course since playing piano with a correct rhythm is always my burden. However, I don't know what to do to improve my rhythm skills. I am not sure what would be an easy and correct way to count rhythm either. Thank you so much for offering this new course.
Chi - Boston
POEM
I cannot claim to be the most deserving,
Nor one who is very sad,
But my neighbours will be grateful if I do the course,
'Cause my rhythm-play is really bad.
Oops..
you asked for location too...
Gerald Cape Town, South Africa
you cannot isolate rhythm from a music. it is as two sides of a coin.
I am very weak at rhythm and was in search of some good course.
I have all the courses of yoke and was missing of such kind.
I hope would be as nice as others and help to strengthen me my weak areas such as rhythm
Sanjiv shah
India
As a human being is called alive as long as his or her heart is beating, music or a composition gets life when the rhythm is there. And in case of piano, playing in perfect rhythm can enliven the composition. Not only that, the pianist should be able to rouse the listeners with his or her playing. For me, as I want to play the piano as an accompaniment while singing, I need the most to be in rhythm. That is why, I am looking forward to this rhythm course of Yoke Wong.
I would also like to know, is this course useful for the singers who play piano as an accompaniment?
Still I am looking forward to this.
Thank you Yoke for thinking so much for us!!
Ak from Dhaka, Bangladesh
I'm a bass player. I can tell how important the rythm is for the piano playing like the drums are for my jamming. Without the beat you feel like a lost wave. You can start playing under a 3/4 measures and gets lost in a 6/8 or a 4/4, if you really don't focus or master what you're doing. Don't forget you have 2 hands walking back and forth on a piano, chances are you let go when you're too excited.
Chris leroy
I know my playing needs a rhythmic pulse as I often feel disjointed somehow when playing contemporary rhythms or even trying to play very steadily. It never sounds "finished." There are often pebbles, rocks and even boulders in the stream of my music. I want it to be rippling and compelling at times like whitewater. Even when it is like a quiet pool, the lily pads should be gently rising and falling with the breezes.
When I was little, I wasn't allowed to "move around" so I have always felt and been very stiff. Now, at 64 years of age, I would really like to be graceful and even a little bit flirty when I play and even when I walk! I think this course will help all of this to come from someplace deep inside me!
My main goal is to play better and better for our church services and inspire others to truly worship. And I want to be able to teach my younger friends to do the same.
Cheerily
Houston, TX
I want to get better at syncopation.
Music doesn't sound good unless it has rhythm.
I study Brazilian music and want to play the beats right.
At times I have to listen to six other instruments all playing at the same time. Building a stronger sense of steady beat and rhythmic activity is essential.
I have really enjoyed your piano videos......
You can't have a good time unless you have good time.
If you can say...
"I got rhythm..."
Then you can also say...
"I got music..."
Since that is our goal...
"Who could ask for anything more?"
johnlucchese@bellsouth.net
It has been said that some people are born with a natural rhythmic sense while others have to work very hard to develop it.Without the proper application of the rhythm to the music you are playing the entire rendition becomes a hodgepoge of senseless sound.Hours of practice can develop the necessary physical excellence of piano playing but without
the application of proper
rhythm, physical excellence
though important is secondary by comparison.
johnlucchese@bellsouth.net
THANK YOU FOR THE VERY USEFULL RHYTHM SHEETS. I'D LIKE TO SHARE AN IDEA HOW I USED THE SHEETS FOR THE BEGINNERS AS WELL AS THE ADVANCED STUDENTS.
ON THE SHEETS WHERE YOU INDICATE THE RHYTHM MEASURES ,I PUT BASIC CHORDS OVER EACH MEASURE USING THE C,F,G7 AND C . THEN ON THE NEXT LINE I MAY USE F, Bb, C7 AND F. IF THE KIDS KNOW THE NEXT CHORDS; Dm, Gm, A7 AND DM.ETC. I THEN ASK THE KIDS TO SELECT CHORDS THEY KNOW OR LIKE TO COMPOSE A CHORD SONG(THE CHORDS DO NOT HAVE TO MAKE MUSIC SENSE)
FOR THE ADVANCED I TELL THE KIDS TO USE THE LEFT HAND TO PLAY THE RHYTHM AS INDICATED THEN I ADDED A DIFFERENT RHYTHM OVER THE EXISTING BEATS TO ADD SOME CREATIVITY, FOR EXAMPLE :IF THE FIRST MEASURE HAS FOUR QUARTER NOTES FOR THE LEFT HAND I WRITE IN RHYTHM 1&2&34 ABOVE THE 1,2,3,4, FOR THE RIGHT HAND. I STILL USE DIFFERENT CHORDS FOR EACH MEASURE. IT REALLY KEEPS THE KIDS ON THERE TOES AND THEY ARE HAVING A BALL.
I HOPE I DID NOT CONFUSE YOU WITH MY IDEA. I CAN SEND YOU A COPY OF HOW THE SHEETS LOOK WITH THE ADDITIONAL STUFF.
I play piano in our local church every sunday for the last 2 yrs but feel I lack creativity.
The only training I had was a 30 day pop piano crash course.
Ever since I was 12, I had wanted to play the piano but never had the chance. Now much older that passion and dreams are alive & well but my knowledge is limited.
I especially need to improve on rhythm because I believe that rhythm of music should become or is like the rhythm of my heartbeat. Repetitive tempo birthed in my soul, begging to be released through my fingers and creating an incredible sound that flows from within. A drive behind the notes...
Should I be the winner of the course, I know that it will benefit not only myself but also our congregation.
I believe God directs us into the right paths to show us where to get the tools for our tool box and we should use it to the best of our availability once we find it.
Thanks!
RJ
Kleefeld, MB
Dear Yoke the Rhythm is the spirit of music, out of rhythm, you will never sound good. Antonio
MY NAME IS RICK I'M RETIRED,DUE TO ILLNESS.HAVE ALWASYS WANTED TO PLAY PIANO I AM 61 YEARS OLD HAVE A BAD LUNG DESIESE SO I HAVE THE TIME TO LEARN NOW....HOPE TO WIN.THANKSRICK
Hi there! I would love to gain more rhythm in my playing because I play in my church. I took lessons as a child and loved classical and rag time jazz, but playing Gospel music is a particular art. The knowledge I care to gain is not only for myself. I have a daughter that will soom be married and she, too wants to play for, God and His people. I have more to pass on to her before she leaves home and the education I would gain in this course, would passed on to her.
THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY,
Earlene
Hi Yoke thanks for all your emails and messages of encouragement with your teachings.Your knowledge is a bench mark for us all to aim for.I personally am very impressed at the high standards you teach.Thx again.
I play mostly classical, but would like to be an "all-rounder!"
When playing jazz or syncopated rhythms, I tend to flounder!
With this Piano Rhythm Course, my understanding will be much sounder,
And I could play jazz tunes, or even Elton John - as requested by my daughter!
Lyn (Vic. Australia)
Well, the subject is a must. Piano is an instrument that has a powerfull aptitude to percurssion, so, rythm is its heart. Thanks for the fluent manner that you share with your public the envolving way of making the balance a dance, and with the dance a sucess to your explanation and teaching. Let's see how the "miracles" will show up in your approach to rythm.
Nice to see and hear in due time.
Paulo Demétrio
paulodemetrio7@hotmail.com
L. Mounce
Harrison, Ohio
Everyone seems to have the right words to say to win this program. All I can say is if you heard me play you would know how much I need it.Thank you for your courses.
D. Lee
Texas City, TX
This Rhythm Course is something I really desire. With money being tight, I'd love to win your course! My Grandson's body swayed to your music as we listened to your computer lesson. I can't wait to get your course and let him "sway" to Grandma's Rhythm!
As a amateur ballroom dancer, I learn that a good sense of rhythm sets the tone for a smooth dance. Losing the rhythm will result in jerky dance steps. I believe it is the same in piano playing. Lose the rhythm, and you lose the flow and your music becomes choppy and unattractive. Rhythm then can be said to be the soul of music.
Eugene Tang from sunny Singapore
e. Zee
Adelaide, SA
Hey,
i have been playing the piano for about 3 years now, and, since subscribing to you, i have learnt to read notes very well, (thanks a bunch) and that got me a scholarship at Sa's finest music school for next year.
wow i bet itll be hard to choose the winner, i just read all of these.XD
some people are pretty good, and i bid them all good luck.
i think without rythm, there mayu as well be no sound, because if there is a piece of music,
lets use fur elise, yes?
try playing all crotchets, it sounds terrible, but with added rythm, and tempo. it is obvious why it is famous
i know i might not win, but i wish everyone who enters goodluck.
take care and thanks for reading :)
x
Millie
Hi, Yoke
I read those wonderful comments written and wondering how you are gonna choose the best five.
I write to you from Indonesia. I am 35, and just started learning "piano just for fun" last year. I become addicted, and practice a lot everyday.
My teacher said I am quite talented, but I still have a lot of weak points. And one of them is, of course, rhythm. This weakness become so clear when my teacher turn on the keyboard to accompany me playing and I am supposed to play piano with the right rhythm.
Yoke, thanks a lot. You are just so amazing. You make me see piano differently. I love the way you make the world a better place by sharing the gift you received from God.
May God Bless You always.
Best regards,
Lince
Jakarta, Indonesia
Rhythm is necessary to communicate to an audience properly. Without rhythm, we would be left with bumps and boredom. The message of a song could be lost.
I have enjoyed Yoke Wong's courses that I have already purchased and I know this Rhythm course would not only help me, but give me great ideas for all of my piano students. Plus, I'd have great fun learning how to play rhythms (like the tango) by ear to liven up my arrangements!
I'm looking forward to this course too!
Before I learned of Yoke's courses, I purchased many different books on piano teaching. I practiced,and could read some of the music. One day I had invited my sister over and told her I was going to play one of the christian songs we've heard in church. I had the sheet music out, and proudly played all the notes. When I finished, I asked her to name the song. She said, "I've never heard that before". When I told her the name of the song, she told me it sounded nothing like it. I felt terrible, but she was right. My rhythm was so far off, it was downright terrible. I have most of Yoke Wong's courses. I love them all, as they've helped me so much. I really need to develop the rhythym skills, without that, there is no music.
I feel the best way to get Rhythm on any instrument is by using a METRENOME and counting OUTLOUD .First start at the slowest speed andthen move up a notch at a time.BELIEVE ME ,IF YOU DO IT EVER DAY IT WORKS
Mitchell
Rhythm distinguishes order from chaos. Just like the way a computer works, a steady, well defined Rhythm (clocking) is necessary in music to deliver a clear message of the particular genre of music. If music is a form of communication, then surely the Rhythm may be considered as its language. Indeed, Rhythm is the common language of all music, whatever the cultural and historical nature of the source. Therefore, a course which emphasises Rhythm would surely be a real treat to every aspiring musician.
I enjoyed your lessons Yoke, i keep your DVDs in pristine condition and listen and practice from it, they have helped me quite a lot.
As for the new upcoming course, i am sure it will be an instant success as there are few such value for money instructional courses available on the net, Great Job, please keep up the excellent work.
Best Regards
dat@humbleideas.com
SINGAPORE
Mary
Singapore
I'm very happy to have found your website. Have always wanted to play the piano after losing touch for over 40 years. Am playing the organ in Church but lack creativity, rhythm and confidence.
I just started viewing your video clips two days ago and am already able to play a couple of songs and La Paloma with the tango beat. I'm having a ball of a time. Your online tips are very helpful, clear and simple to apply. Definitely the rhythm couse will enhance my piano playing and therefore build up my confidence so that I can play better in Church.
Mengnemo acknowledges
Music treats in a manner that drugs do. In worship it is said that by singing we preach twice than the person who mounts a pulpid
Therefore to preach this way the active ingredient of music which is rhythm must not be overlooked.
It is a neccesity for music to have a rhythm before the ear can appreciate it. If a song is presented in a way that the rhythm is to slow you end up not enjoying the music and vice versa.
Yoke Wong should go on with the course on rhythm. Count my self as a student in the program
Yoke,
I need to win your couse because I can't carry a tune in a paper bag. I have two problems learning the piano - 1 I have no rhythem and 2 I have no rhythem. Please select me to win your course.
Tim - Phoenix AZ 85032
I am a retired engineer. Most of my early life was buried in books and academia, until I
finally emerged from all my post-graduate studies at the age of 32. Then, my life was consumed with various “exciting” engineering projects. As a result, I never had the time or opportunity to learn any musical instruments, even though I have always had an interest and enjoyed it vicariously through the different music lessons my kids were privileged to be exposed to. Two years ago, I decided to take up piano as a hobby to enrich my retirement life. I brought a used piano and started the arduous learning process. I took your “Definitive Piano Improvisation Course” last spring when I was about to retire. What an eye-opening experience that was!! I learned basic music theory, I learned how to play the piano without having to read half a dozen notes at the same time, but most of all, I learned how to play my favorite tunes with my right hand and harmonize it with my left hand!! Thanks in great part to you, I have so enjoyed playing piano ever since.
Listening to music and signing popular songs are two of the few bright spots of my otherwise boring life. Basically, I am a “simple-minded” engineer with no artistic or musical talents. To me, life is governed by some sacred equations and formulas. My life view is very straight and square, with very little room for imagination and fantasies. As wonderful as your Improvisation course is, it only carried me to a certain extent. My piano playing is somewhat “simple-minded” and lifeless. After listening to your talks on piano rhythm, I realized that my deficiency in rhythm is the main reason for my mediocre piano music-making. The way you played one of my favorite songs, “La Paloma,” was just magnificent. It is certainly impossible for me to completely imitate you, however, your instructions and coaching certainly got me off to a very good start. I firmly believe that the guidance of the “piano rhythm” course will bring life to the piano music I will be able to play. I will then be able to convince my relatives, including my children/grandchildren, and my friends, that if a “simple-minded” old engineer like me can achieve a certain degree of proficiency and more importantly, derive such great enjoyment from making music, then they can surely do it too. The pleasure and satisfaction of seeing them enjoy playing piano as much as I do will be the greatest reward!!
TK
Houston, TX
I have been playing the piano for over 40 years as well as the organ, but I still have problems with rhythm. I was a self-taught pianist. Finally I got tired of not playing correctly so I took a course in night school for a year. Just learned the basics. I played for our church for years with just that much training. I love playing the piano and enjoy the improvisation course I bought from you. I just love improvising and making up my own melodies and arrangements. I have been accompanying my husband on his harmonica to. Music is our life-blood. The rhythm is the pulse of the songs and I wish to learn to play rhythmically to make the music even better. The key is taking a course and winning would be such a great advantage for me!!
Florence Yip Sacramento, CA
I have three of your other dvd courses. And they have helped me a lot. I have improvistions 1 and 2, and mastering the art of accopanimet. So I am very sure that this new dvd will help me in my journey also. I have purchased several other videos and workbooks, mostly to be something else on my shelve, but i can surely testify that your informaiton is great. It is easy to understand,and you tell us excatly what you are doing. Keep up the good work. I know our church will be greatful that I learn more and more. And also my family. They might even allow me to take off the headphones. Thanks.
My name is C Clay, Winchester Ky
I have just learned how to play the piano. I listened to the CD of the piece that i wanted to play, then attemped to play it using fake music books. I do not have a piano teacher so I have no ideahow to practice to improve my rhythm which is all over the place! I am really desparate to learn how to play better. Yoke, I enjoy your lessons and I really believe that this course will help me achieve that.
As a beginner this kind of blog really helps a lot. Just like those video. I can fully understand everything what she want to share. I know that this blog will help me learn piano fast.
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