Rhythm Unravelled: For All Instruments – Book/Cd

Rhythm Unravelled: For All Instruments – Book and Cd

This superb method is in 7 chapters and covers every aspect of rhythm from the very basics to more advanced rhythms, syncopation, articulation, jazz rhythms and style.

This book is an invaluable practice aid. Included are basic to more advanced rhythms, syncopation, articulation, how to swing 1/8ths, jazz rhythm and style, dictation, jazzed up scales and arpeggios and more. Author: Kerin Bailey.

Kerin Bailey was born in Kadina, a rural town 150 kilometres north west of Adelaide, in 1949. He commenced piano lessons at age seven and his interest in jazz dates from then. He began playing for local dances and concerts at eleven, a key element in developing his improvisational skills.

In 1978 he graduated from the University of Adelaide with an Honours degree in music, majoring in Classical piano performance under renowned concert pianist and teacher Lance Dossor. Trumpet was studied as a second instrument and later flute and violin. Since then he has enjoyed a varied career in music including eight years as a music lecturer with TAFE, contracts with the University of SA, and continues to be in demand as a professional musician and teacher.