Rhythm Cup Explorations® 2 PDF Book:
- Level: Elementary – Advanced (there is something for all levels here)
- Pages: 32 reproducible pages (double the first book!)
- Rhythm Concepts Covered: Basic triple time (easy), dotted quarters, compound time (with a touch of hemiola), eighth note syncopation, sixteenth note syncopation
- Format: PDF instant download
Rhythm Cup Explorations® 2 Streaming Tracks
- Format: Web access to 104 streaming tracks
- Access: From any device using a browser
- Features: 4 tempos per line
- Style: Fun backbeats that complement the cup tapping rhythms
Rhythm Cup Explorations® 2 is part of the the wildly popular Rhythm Cup Explorations® curriculum and is even more exciting than book 1! This Rhythm Cup Explorations® 2 + Streaming Tracks Bundle includes the Rhythm Cup Explorations® 2 rhythm book plus a subscription to the streaming tracks.
The Rhythm Cup Explorations® 2 PDF book is reproducible so that you can print and email it to any student that you directly teach. You can also show it on a promethean board, with a projector, on a computer screen, and on any mobile device. Book 2 contains something for diverse levels of students (you can find something for all your students to enjoy) but it does not cover all rhythm concepts. Consider purchasing the Rhythm Cup Explorations® Bundle if you would like to fill in the gaps of this book for a more comprehensive program.
New cup tapping techniques are included in this book, so it’s a fun step up to book 1. Plus, there is a unit for syncopated eighths and sixteenths – a must in today’s pop music culture!
What are some benefits to using Rhythm Cup Explorations®?
Here are some benefits of using Rhythm Cup Explorations® 2:
- Makes rhythm practice fun
- Easy to use for a “bring-a-friend” lesson (and helps market to potential students)
- Develops new neural pathways in the brain when practicing rhythm in new ways
- Improves rhythm skills
- Makes a huge impression on prospective students and parents
- Great for large ensembles, groups, or even private lessons
- And much more!
What is covered in Rhythm Cup Explorations® 2?
Rhythm Cup Explorations® 2 contains a unit on each of these concepts:
- Basic triple time (easy)
- Dotted quarters
- Compound meter (with a touch of hemiola)
- Eighth note syncopation
- Sixteenth note syncopation
Track samples:
Triple Meter, page 8, medium speed
Dotted Quarters, page 16, medium speed
Compound Meter, page 19, medium speed
Another Compound Meter, page 20, medium speed
Syncopated Eighths, page 23, medium speed
Syncopated Sixteenths, page 29, medium speed
Four Speeds for Every Page!
Listen as these proceed from super slow to fast!
How does the Streaming Tracks subscription work?
- After payment, you get web access to 104 tracks organized on secure pages. This means that you can log in to ComposeCreate.com from any device (computer, ipad, iphone, smartphone) and play any of the tracks from Rhythm Cup Explorations® 2.
- The tracks are hosted on our super fast web server.
- They are organized by unit and page (see screenshots at top of page).
- To access quickly, simply go to your Account page and click on Memberships.
- You will only pay for the Rhythm Cup Explorations® 2 book one time. Then, payment for the streaming tracks subscription will recur automatically every month.
Will I be able to download the tracks?
No. This subscription gives you web access to the tracks, but they are secured and cannot be downloaded. If you wish to purchase the Rhythm Cup Explorations® 2 tracks outright so that you can have the mp3 files in your possession and play them on media players of your choice, then you can purchase the tracks as downloads here.
What if I have already purchased the tracks as a download?
You will still have access to all of those previously purchased tracks and can use them with your favorite media players. However, this subscription is a separate purchase as we meticulously groom and maintain it to give you an easy and organized way of accessing these tracks from a central location.
Editions Explained:
- North American vs. International:
The difference between the North American (uses terms like “quarter, half, whole”)and International edition (uses terms like “crotchet, minum, quaver”) have to do with what kind of rhythm terms you use.

















Corinne –
Rhythm Cups, Rhythm Menagerie and Rhythm Manipulations have been game changers, especially for students who don’t seem to naturally feel the beat. Students LOVE this curriculum. We do Rhythm Cups every other week and won’t change that anytime soon because results speak.