Frank J Peter 2011-01-08 Time & Rhythm

Time & Rhythm: A Two-Fisted Study in 1/4 Time

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This study is not as trivial and easy as you might think…

The ability to conceive, feel, and play a repeating pulse like a musician must be taken quite seriously as it establishes a firm foundation for all your playing, no matter what the meter.

If you haven’t done so already, watch a VIDEO that explains how to do these two-fisted rhythm studies for maximum benefit.

Repeated pulse, Hands Together (@60, 100, 140, 180 BPM)…

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Downbeats Left, Upbeats Right…

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Downbeats Right, Upbeats Left (mirror image of the above)…

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Watch Frank model how to play-study-practice the patterns above…

learn more… A Two-Fisted Study in 2/4 Time

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paula graham on 2016-12-03 at 21:53
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just slapped onto my lap, will try on piano tomorrow…still learning notes…my brain.. my brain…oh I despair!!
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  Frank J Peter on 2022-10-14 at 14:26
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  No despair! JOY! JOY!! JOY!!!
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Jarrod Briggs on 2018-03-01 at 14:04
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Frank, you seem like an absolute top bloke and I hope you know that everyone who looks through your website feels the same way. I am a young man who was never provided a good music education and I decided that I am fed up with not understanding something so beautiful and intrinsic to our lives despite my family’s belief that I have no talent.

But you are right, ‘talent’ doesn’t matter and rhythm is more than a metronome, it is how we experience time.

The way you explain the process of engaging with music as a body and mind experience resonates with me (it is just completely true) and I feel encouraged that I will make progress without crutches.

I hope to repay your noble efforts with the the refinement of the skills I am struggling to obtain and a donation as soon as I can afford it. Keep it up!
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  Frank J Peter on 2018-03-01 at 14:19
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  Oh what joy your most kind words of appreciation and encouragement have brought to me this day, Jarrod! It gives me the deepest satisfaction when artists like discover my work and resonate with the message I am trying to share. All the best to you in music and life, my friend. Peace.
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Dave Sabra on 2018-05-17 at 12:06
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still flowing with ya
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  Frank J Peter on 2018-05-17 at 13:55
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  Flow, Dave, flow!
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Dave Sabra on 2018-05-17 at 12:08
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so you’re really dancing when you play piano
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  Frank J Peter on 2018-05-17 at 13:56
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  Dancing, for real! Thanks for checking in, and also for the likes, my friend.
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Marek Ťažiar on 2021-06-24 at 02:19
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Just after 3 days of these exercises, I can just turn on metronome and instantly flowing with rhythm, it’s a amazing. But I still need to do this also with piano keys, because my left hand fingers and impulses from body are still off. Thanks from Slovakia, for best piano learning recourses on the internet.
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  Frank J Peter on 2021-11-23 at 06:04
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  Music to my ears, Marek! Thanks so much for the feedback and most kind words!