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Rhythm Manipulations

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$69.99$169.00

Rhythm Manipulations is the second reproducible rhythm training book in the Rhythm Menagerie series. It is designed to appeal especially to pre-teen and teenage students as it explores secondary rhythm concepts. Watch the video to learn more:

Rhythm Menagerie + Manipulations + Streaming Tracks BundleFor an even better deal and a more complete curriculum, purchase the Rhythm Menagerie and Manipulations Curriculum with Streaming Tracks.

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  • Level: Early intermediate to advancing
  • Format: 84 reproducible PDF pages
  • Concepts covered: cut time, compound meter, triplets, sixteenths, sixteenths expanded, dotted eighths, polyrhythms (2:3 and 3:4)
  • Each unit contains: 1 introductory page, 3 levels of one line rhythms, 3 levels of 2-hand rhythms, and 3 “rhythm manipulations pages. 7 units in all.
  • Format: Instant PDF download
  • Features: Appeals to older students, even teens and adults
  • More Features: original artwork that mysteriously relates to each rhythm concept…see if you can get the connections!

Rhythm Manipulations

Rhythm Manipulations is the second book in the Reproducible Rhythm Explorations series. Rhythm Manipulations is designed to appeal to more mature students such as pre-teens and teens as it explores more advanced rhythmic concepts. Each unit showcases original contemporary art which visually represents the rhythmic concept in the unit. The older student will enjoy rhythmic activities that are appropriate to their age and interests as well exploring how the artwork and rhythm concept relate.

As with Rhythm Menagerie, the first book in the series, Rhythm Manipulations is designed to take away distractions like note reading so that students can focus on learning new rhythms. This 82 page PDF resource is designed to continue the comprehensive approach to teaching and practicing rhythm and can be used alongside any method. It is designed to be used in private lessons or the classroom and can easily be adapted to group lessons.

What rhythm concepts are covered in Rhythm Manipulations?

  • Cut time
  • Compound meter
  • Triplets
  • Sixteenths
  • Sixteenths expanded
  • Dotted eighths
  • Polyrhythms (2:3 and 3:4)

What about that artwork?

The artwork in Rhythm Manipulations is original artwork created by our artist and depicts aspects of each of the rhythms. You’ll find all kinds of ties into the rhythm in this artwork.

Don’t Forget the Accompaniment Tracks!

Rhythm Manipulations Accompaniment Tracks add an important part to internalizing rhythm – music! Engaging styles and different styles of music are used for every page and there are 3 tempos per line of music. The 750 tracks can be used to learn rhythm from Rhythm Manipulations with or without a teacher.

 

What is a studio license and how can I use this?

This comes with a studio license which permits you to use and print the PDF book for any student you directly teach. So it’s like getting an unlimited supply of this book for a very low price! The accompaniment tracks cannot be shared with students. Students will need to purchase their own Rhythm Manipulations accompaniment tracks if they wish to use these at home.

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12 reviews for Rhythm Manipulations

  1. W. H.

    I would be tearing my hair out if it wasn’t for Menagerie and Manipulations. They have made my life so much better. After 6 months, two of my rhythmically challenged transfer students are beginning to play rhythms correctly the first time.



    Secondly, all my younger students now count automatically under their breath. It is amazing. No reminders needed; it is just part of their playing. I am amazed! Another girl, who had a serious rhythm issue, just couldn’t feel a steady beat even when walking, has a good internal beat.

  2. Janette Rupert

    Thank you so much for your years of work on “Rhythm Menagerie” and “Rhythm Manipulations”. They have greatly enhanced my studio. The students are really enjoying them. Your creativity is amazing!

  3. Diane Hidy

    I love these! Each set meets a need for fun and rhythm. Seriously. They’re great.

  4. Betsy Breaker

    My intermediate level students don’t like to count out loud but with Rhythm Manipulations, they learn how to count to get it right. Rhythm Manipulations has been a great value and fun for students to use with many positives benefits for my students!

  5. TLW

    Excellent resource and very flexible. Can be used in music classes or group piano or private lessons. This summer I’ll be using them with our drum buckets.

  6. Edna Bloom

    I recently used Rhythm Manipulations for an advanced rhythm class for high school through adult students. It was not only very effective due to the excellent sequencing, but also quite enjoyable. I’ve done plenty of rhythm activities with many groups, and this one has moved to the front of the line…right along with Rhythm Cup Explorations.

  7. Lori

    I’ve completed Rhythm Menagerie with many of my students and we are moving on to Rhythm Manipulations. These are great tools for building confidence with rhythm and helping students internalize the beat. Thank you so much, Wendy, for these resources!

  8. Jennifer

    Such a time saver for me! Manipulations is a fabulous resource for a wide range of students–carefully graded so students never feel overwhelmed. So grateful, Wendy!

  9. Carol Schneider

    I am a Suzuki teacher that really enjoys your Rhythm Menagerie and Rhythm Manipulations cirruculms too. When students learn to play by ear to begin with, its easy to get fooled into thinking they understand rhythms. This cirriculum has totally changed my students into better rhythmic readers! Thank you very much😃l

  10. Veda

    I have consistently been using Menagerie and Manipulations in lessons with tracks (in person) and it’s the best resource out there for teaching rhythms. I just wish I had purchased it much earlier. Talk about lightening the load. The tracks are a must have and make it so much fun. So glad I invested in them!!

  11. Piano Teacher

    My older students are enjoying doing the rhythms with music. The music is perfect for tweens and teens! I’m trying to encourage parents to buy the tracks, but though they are worth it, the price seems to be the hurdle.

  12. Wendy Stevens

    I totally understand about parents and the tracks. But I have good news…we’re working on something that should totally change the way parents see and afford the tracks! Stay tuned for our August 2021 rhythm webinar!

  13. Ruth

    These rhythm books are great! My students have had so much fun clapping, tapping and making noises to the exercises! It progresses at a good pace, with each exercise being slightly more complex than the previous one. You can choose the level appropriate for each student, or dip in and out depending on what needs work.

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