Rhythm: What It Is and How to Improve Your Sense of It

The In-Depth Rhythm Studies Book for Musicians

This unique volume of rhythm studies, lessons and exercises is designed to deepen your sense of rhythm and to improve rhythmic performance.

Music is composed of two elements, pitch and rhythm;
of the two, rhythm is the more important.
Beulah Forbes
San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Written by educator and percussionist Andrew Lewis, this book is intended for musicians of all instruments and styles, with rhythm studies and exercises for players of all levels to improve your fundamental sense of rhythm and inner pulse.

• What is Rhythm
  Discusses rhythmic terms and concepts; a dialogue on rhythm in a broad and deep sense, systematically defining rhythmic terms and ideas.


• How to Improve Your Sense of Rhythm
  A step-by-step guide for deepening your sense of inner pulse, playing in time and 'in the pocket'. It is full of rhythm exercies for the development of a strong rhythmic sense for the contemporary performer. This book contains exercises to develop rhythmic confidence, discusses how to play in time and achieve clarity of expression.


• Advanced Rhythm Studies
  A continuation of book two, for more advanced players. It tackles advanced rhythm concepts, more advanced polyrhythms, and drumming; with advanced rhythm exercises.


• Rhythm in Performance
  A discussion of extra-musical considerations that can have an effect on rhythm and performance, like nerves and attitude. Also included are suggestions of extra-musical areas of study that can have a positive effect on your performance, inner pulse and playing in time.