Rhythm Challenge - Can You Read these "funny" looking rhythms?

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Today, I'm sharing a challenge called "Rhythm Challenge (funny notation)" 🥳 (You can download the PDF via the link)

This challenge is inspired by my experience having to learn new music with awkwardly notated music. Have you ever worked on a piece that just looked “funny” (aka. very hard to read)? - the kind that has weird groupings of notes and unnecessary rests? I sincerely hope that you don’t run into many of these, but you never know. Why don’t I help you get ready for that by this challenge? This can be played by any instrument although it says “snare drum”. Just pick your favorite pitch and give it a try. 

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This challenge will train your ability to:

  • Read the same rhythms notated in different ways

  • Stay calm and analyze the rhythm

  • Learn good notation practice by seeing bad examples

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If you do the challenge, please tag me on Instagram @chihiroplayspercussion with the hashtag #positivepercussionist - GOOD LUCK! 

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