James Thornton, Charles Forque

Harmonized Rhythms

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mso-bidi-language:#0400;} The primary focus of Harmonized Rhythms is to teach rhythmic precision through the performance of 45 progressive four-part harmonized melodies. Each part book has the melody plus one or two harmony parts which are rhythmically independent of the melody and each other. The band ensemble will gain rhythmic precision as each band member develops rhythmic independence through rehearsal of the different parts.