Talking Rhythm: Counting 16th Notes
Continuing our series on rhythm, learn how to count 16th note patterns using audio clip exercises and score notation to help you practice.
Sabrina Peña Young
An intermedia composer, percussionist, author, and obsessive sci-fi buff, Sabrina Peña Young creates mind-bending electroacoustic works that have been heard throughout Australia, Asia, North America, and Europe in media festivals, radio, film, dance clubs, random boom boxes in France - and as not-so-pleasant background music.
Critics have described her music as “daunting,” and “marvelously abstract,” and she has received a wide range of awards for her compositions, including New Genre Award from the International Alliance for Women in Music for her work "Creation" and the Cintas Foundation's Brandon Fradd Fellowship in Music Composition, as well as awards and nominations for her film-making work.
Sabrina has a passion for writing too, and recently published "The Feminine Musique: Multimedia and Women Today", available at Amazon.com. She has also written for the Kapralova Society Journal, Percussive Notes, Panpipes, the IAWM Music Journal, the SEAMUS Music Journal, and various fine arts websites.
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Posts by Sabrina Peña Young
Talking Rhythm: Counting 101 (2, 3, 4)
Have you ever wondered how musicians read or write rhythm notation, or how to count rhythms 1, 2, 3, 4? Here’s the full scoop and exercises to try.
Talking Rhythm: Introduction
Most musicians struggle with reading and writing rhythms. This series will help you easily play rhythms from the score or write down rhythms you hear.
Get Rhythm: Learn Common Beats
Learn some of the most common rhythmic patterns found in music. This guide includes video/audio examples from rock, jazz, dance, and other beat driven music.
Get Rhythm: Notate It!
Learn about basics of rhythm, proper notation for writing rhythm, test your skills, and find additional resources to further strengthen your rhythmic ability.
Get Rhythm: Finding the Beat
Develop rhythmic skills and musicianship using fun active listening exercises which can help everyone from a beginning music student to a professional improve.
10 Musical Ear Training Tips for the Adult Beginner
For adult beginner musicians, it’s particularly important to practice ear training and get those ears up to speed! Learn how to start with these top 10 tips.
You Can Start Making Music At Any Age
It’s never too late to start learning music, and everybody is capable of becoming a strong performer. Learn how you can get started enjoying music-making.
Music Production: Mixed 3 Ways
Next time you take on a collaborative mixing project, keep these tips in mind to explore the full range of musical possibilities and find the perfect mix.
Music Production Listening Skills: Timbre, Frequency, and Bass Drums
Do some audio frequency ear training and you’ll find it easier to mix percussion, choose the perfect drum kits for your tracks, and adjust their EQ in the mix.
Through Her Eyes: The Composer’s Voice
March 8th marks International Women’s Day, a century-old global celebration of women’s political, social, and economic achievements, and an opportunity to combat domestic violence, poverty, and other crucial issues that face women today. To help celebrate IWD we...
