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Master Rhythm & Percussion

The Foundations of Rhythm

You will Master Rhythm & Percussion in Music (1:23)
Welcome & Introduction
LIVE - Rhythm in Action (2:07)
The Foundations of Rhythm (12:03)
The Foundations of Percussion (3:02)
The Sounds of Rhythm (16:08)
The Power of Rhythm (13:34)
Assignment - Ear Training (1:28)

The Golden Rules of Rhythm

The Golden Rules of Rhythm (0:48)
1 - The Core Rhythm is King (13:27)
2 - Dynamics is Expression (11:17)
3 - Variation is Key (16:56)
4 - Respect the Accents (14:33)
5 - Minimal Low End (9:12)
6 - Dance the Same Dance (10:21)
7 - Silence is Golden (14:05)
Assignment - Master the Rules (0:37)

Practical Tips on Rhythm

1 - Note Timing Variation (7:41)
2 - Note Length Variation (2:42)
3 - Dynamics & Accents (3:34)
4 - Syncopation (2:12)
5 - Rhythmic Fills (2:36)
6 - Straight vs Triplets (4:24)
7 - Layering for Power (4:24)
8 - Layering for Augmentation (4:03)
9 - Rhythmic Complexity (2:43)
10 - The Power of Silence (3:02)

Percussion Styles in Action

Master your Performance (1:16)
1 - Straight & Simple (9:39)
2 - Groove in the Beat (9:39)
3 - Action & Energy (9:36)
4 - Power & Strength (10:38)
Guide 1 - Write the Elements (8:14)
Guide 2 - Add Amazing Expression (10:06)
Guide 3 - Mixing the Colors of Music (13:17)

Rhythmic Styles in Action

1 - Strumming (5:56)
2 - Chugging (5:09)
3 - Arpeggios (3:48)
4 - Ostinatos (3:38)
5 - Rhythmic Blocks (6:11)
6 - Comping (2:43)

Ostinatos in Action

The Styles of Ostinatos (1:02)
How to write Straight Ostinatos (4:27)
How to write Bouncy Ostinatos (6:43)
How to write Harmonic Ostinatos (6:52)
How to write Melodic Ostinatos (8:59)
Live 1 - Ostinato vs Rhythm (11:39)
Live 2 - Ostinato vs Harmony
Live 3 - Ostinato vs Melody (9:30)
Step 1 - Create the Patterns (5:37)
Step 2 - Add Amazing Expression (9:30)
Step 3 - Power Up with Layering (11:13)
Ostinatos vs The Colors of Music (1:30)

Let's Create Rhythm

Let's Create - Percussion (33:34)
Let's Create - Drive & Energy (61:03)
Let's Create - Rhythmic FX & Fills (47:17)

Congratulations + Your Next Steps

Congratulations (1:08)
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