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Counting Study in G minor

Counting Study in G minor

This is a very easy counting etude for middle school concert band.

Every day at the beginning of  band class, I write a few rhythms on the board, and each student writes them down and puts in the "downbeats & upbeats" and the counting. We then count it / sizzle it / clap it / play it / etc....

One class, a 7th grader asks me "Mr. Curley... What are these rhythms even for?".  My teacher brain responded: "They're so we can learn how to count and play rhythms... (duh...)".  But it got me thinking... Why not turn these rhythms into a short and simple etude so we can create music with the practicing we're doing.

I've included a rhythm sheet here, then each person in the band has part A & B on the actual sheet music.

I also included Concert G minor at the beginning of the piece to use this as another teaching moment.

have fun!


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Matthew Curley · Epic Counting Battle Track - 2:1:21, 10.22 AM

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