Introduction to Rhythm and Counting
About Introduction to Rhythm and Counting
In this class, we'll study rhythm and how it holds the song together. We'll use the following time signatures: 4/4, 3/4, and 6/8. We'll learn how to count whole notes, half notes, and quarter notes, which we'll use for the first 2 time signatures. Eighth notes and dotted quarter notes will be used with the 6/8 time signature. (Eighth notes and dotted quarter notes are more tricky in some time signatures, but are easier to understand in 6/8.)
After we talk about the note values and time signatures, we'll play songs using what we've learned. Since people will be playing at different levels, I'll include an easier and a more complex version for each time signature.
If we have time I'll show you some examples of unusual time signatures, such as 5/4 and 7/4!
Class Goals
- Learn note durations
- Practice rhythmic steadiness
- Count in different time signatures
- Apply these principles to songs
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Skill Level
Beginner
When
Weekly 30-min sessions on Thursdays, at 12 pm ET | 9 am PT | 17:00 UTC.
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Students Say
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M. A. on December 20, 2021
Class: Piano for Kids with Beverly Cashin
Grateful for an amazing first experience!! Super impressed with Mrs. Cashin's ability to effortlessly navigate teaching young piano learners of all levels— VIRTUALLY. Our 8 year old joined with no experience, and was welcomed with open arms and gentle, expert guidance. We can see her progressing nicely here. Thank you and looking forward to future lessons!
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Agnes T. on August 4, 2021
Class: Adult Beginners 2 - Piano for Younger and Older Adults
Explanation is clear and easy to follow. There are also a lot of handout provided. Thank you Beverly!
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Robin on July 29, 2021
Class: Adult Beginners 2 - Piano for Younger and Older Adults
Beverly did a great job! She sent a link to pdfs ahead of time that we use in the class. She taught us how to play songs by talking and demonstrating it. We were able to see her keyboard, which helped immensely. We had breakout sessions for she helped us individually as well. Great class!
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Ms. M. on July 26, 2021
Class: Piano for Kids with Beverly Cashin
It was a joy to be apart.
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Sarah M. on July 25, 2021
Class: Intermediate Piano for Adults with Beverly Cashin
Beverly was great! I really enjoyed my time at the class and I learned a lot!
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Anna A. on July 25, 2021
Class: Intermediate Piano for Adults with Beverly Cashin
I loved the format of scales, rhythm education and songs to practice together. The break out sessions. Worked out very well I thought! It was a lot of fun!
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Patrick D. on July 14, 2021
Class: Beginner Piano 1 for Adults
Always helpful!
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Lori G. on June 18, 2021
Class: Adult Beginners 2 - Piano for Younger and Older Adults
Beverly is an excellent instructor - has appropriate materials for lessons, explains concepts clearly and with a sense of humor!
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Lori G. on April 14, 2021
Class: Adult Beginners 2 - Piano for Younger and Older Adults
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Heidi S. on February 26, 2021
Class: Introduction to Rhythm and Counting
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Heidi S. on February 25, 2021
Class: Adult Beginners 2 - Piano for Younger and Older Adults
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Heidi S. on February 19, 2021
Class: Adult Beginners 2 - Piano for Younger and Older Adults
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Heidi S. on February 19, 2021
Class: Introduction to Rhythm and Counting
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Heidi S. on February 14, 2021
Class: Intermediate Piano for Adults with Beverly Cashin
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Heidi S. on February 12, 2021
Class: Introduction to Rhythm and Counting
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Heidi S. on February 11, 2021
Class: Adult Beginners 2 - Piano for Younger and Older Adults
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Heidi S. on February 5, 2021
Class: Introduction to Rhythm and Counting
I love this class. I'm pretty good at imitating rhythms when I hear them but I need to learn how to work out a rhythm from a score when I haven't heard the piece played out loud and this class exposes me to lots of rhythms.
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Heidi S. on February 5, 2021
Class: Adult Beginners 2 - Piano for Younger and Older Adults
Good class, was very pleased that I managed to play something with grace notes this week.
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Heidi S. on January 29, 2021
Class: Introduction to Rhythm and Counting
I love Beverly's compositions that she uses for the classes. I seem to learn better by learning songs rather than exercises so I feel like I'm picking up new concepts quickly.
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Heidi on January 19, 2021
Class: Piano for Adults with Beverly Cashin
I really loved one of the pieces in today's class. It was a very magical sounding song. Also learned that I'm sitting too close to the piano so I'm trying not to do that in future.
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Heidi on January 19, 2021
Class: Introduction to Rhythm and Counting
I'm pretty good at imitating rhythms if I hear them out loud but I'm not as good at figuring out complex rhythms on paper scores alone so this class is important to me for that reason.
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Heidi on January 19, 2021
Class: Adult Beginners 2 - Piano for Younger and Older Adults
Beverly is excellent at chose pieces that cater to the skill levels of the class. There's always at least one that I'm pretty sure I can get the hang of.
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Dee on January 8, 2021
Class: Adult Beginners 2 - Piano for Younger and Older Adults
I always enjoy this class, Beverly is an amazing teacher and with her help I have mastered the song I was working on. Now to find another one for next week.
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Noah on December 23, 2020
Class: Beginner Piano 1 for Teens and Adults
Thanks for working with Noah even though we had trouble logging in. We are new to Piano Pass and Lesson Face, so we are still learning how it works.
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Heidi S. on December 13, 2020
Class: Piano for Adults with Beverly Cashin
Brilliant as always, I like the fact Beverly pitches her classes at two levels so if something looks too daunting then there's something else to work with.
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Heidi S. on December 10, 2020
Class: Introduction to Rhythm and Counting
My first class on the Piano Pass, enjoyed it and found it informative, look forward to attending more classes.
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