Compound Duple Time Signature Sight-Reading

Описание: #61: Compound Duple! Week 22 was so much fun, I couldn’t resist recording one more exercise to share with you! This one is a little extra surprise and is NOT included in the Week 22 educational video.

Compound time signatures, especially 6/8, open the door to so many fun rhythmic possibilities. In this Bonus Track, I had a blast layering loops in Logic Pro and adding a touch of creative harmony to make the rhythm really come to life.

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the full Week 22 video to dive deeper into compound duple rhythms and expand your sight word vocabulary.

Whether you’re a student or a pro, building confidence with rhythms like these will transform the way you read, feel, and perform music.

Let me know what you think, and stay tuned for more resources to help make rhythm reading fun and approachable for everyone!

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Welcome to The Tik‑A Tee Method, a channel designed to help musicians and music educators master rhythmic sight‑reading with confidence. Based on my book, “Rhythmic Sight‑Reading: The Tik‑A Tee Method,” these videos serve as companion resources, offering step‑by‑step tutorials that simplify counting, time signatures, subdivisions, and complex rhythmic patterns. Perfect for band, choir, orchestra, jazz band, AP Music Theory, IB Music, guitar, private and general music classes, the method covers concepts from simple to compound time signatures, triplets, duplets, rests, borrowed divisions, and much, much more—all broken down into clear, repeatable patterns I call "musical sight words." The approach is rooted in one belief: “Music is a language. It should be taught like a language.” Vocalizing rhythms is the fundamental skill that will be the game changer you've been looking for!

The book expands on these videos with deeper explanations, illustrations, pro tips, and 346 practice exercises—plus 363 MP3 tracks demonstrating every rhythmic exercise—making it both a study tool for students and a reliable resource for teachers. Whether you’re learning to count rhythms accurately, improve sight‑reading skills, or teach rhythm effectively, this channel bridges the gap between concept and performance for musicians at every level.

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Remember: Fundamentals are the foundation of mastery, and consistency is key to rhythm!

About the Book
Do you or your students struggle with rhythmic sight‑reading? My method is designed for all ensembles and instruments (including voice) and works seamlessly in band, orchestra, choir, and music theory classes. Structured as a 36‑week curriculum, it builds skills progressively, ensuring that students of any level can succeed at a comfortable pace. Three bonus chapters provide even more material, making it easy to use across multiple years without repeating exercises.

With over 346 practice exercises and 363 MP3 examples, “Rhythmic Sight‑Reading: The Tik‑A Tee Method” uses visuals, summaries, and a logical structure to build rhythmic accuracy and confidence. Better rhythm means better melodic sight‑reading, less stress, and more joy in making music.

Where to Buy
Available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members, or order through J.W. Pepper and my website for a plastic coil‑bound edition. Bulk classroom discounts (10+ books) include a free full‑color classroom poster—email me at [email protected] for details.

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