New videos:
Grooves of Afro-Cuban music
Our instructor Floro breaks down the tumbao, the most fundamental rhythm in Afro-Cuban music. He puts it together with the clave.
Polyrhythms
Polyrhythms can be intimidating, but they’re great for spicing up your music. Watch this video for a simple breakdown of what they are and how to apply them!
Odd meters
Do odd meters just sound odd to you? Learn how to organize these beats so you can feel more at home with them.
Playing late, or pushing the beat?
Lining up perfectly with the metronome is the first step to playing in time. In Soundbrenner Learn, Jerold discusses playing in front of and behind the beat. Once you’re comfortable with a click, you can practice playing ahead or behind for different time feels.
Reasons to practice slowly (feat. tai chi)
Do you want to eliminate hesitation, indecision, and confusion? Nate explains why slow practice is essential for developing certain aspects of your music-making. It may sound paradoxical, but slower practice leads to faster progress.
What does it mean to play musically?
In Soundbrenner Learn, Nate explains the importance of playing musically and how it can enhance your overall performance.
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Grooves of funk
Funk is a rhythmic and danceable genre of music. In Soundbrenner Learn, we explore the complexity of Funk, which involves rhythmic counterplaying and syncopation, all while maintaining a single head-bobbing groove.
Practice only: Drills for 16th note subdivision (intermediate)
Once you know the drill from our instructional videos, you can go straight to our “practice only” videos. These are designed as practice-along exercises, allowing you to revisit them often. They also feature extended versions for deeper practice. (We have drills for eighth notes and triplets too.)
Drills for 16th note subdivision (instrumental demo)
Our rhythm drills require just a set of free hands, so you can clap along and grasp the rhythm anywhere. In our instrumental demo videos, Nate explains how to apply these exercises to your instrument.
Biggest misconception in music learning
Jerold addresses a common misconception among students as they expand their musical horizons. Make sure you don’t fall into this trap!
If you would like more information, simply download our app for a free trial of Soundbrenner Plus, available on iOS. There are also free exercises available on YouTube.
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