Description:
Welcome to rhythm for beginners: part 2! To get the most out of this series, please consider completing part 1 first. I’m Camille, your instructor, and I’ll be playing each exercise in two octaves so that singers of all voice types can comfortably sing along.
In part 1, you’ll learn and practice singing in compound meter, where each “big beat” is divided by 3 instead of 2. So rather than counting [1+2+3+4+], we’ll count [1+a 2+a]. In part 2, you’ll learn about syncopation, which occurs when non-stressed beats or subdivisions are emphasized. As an example, here’s what no syncopation sounds like [sing I love you on beats 1, 3 and 1].
Here’s one example with syncopation [sing I, love on beats 2&3, you on beat 4] and here’s another [sing example with love on the & of beat 1]. Then in part 3, we’ll practice both syncopation and compound meter with some real song examples.
Here’s one example with syncopation [sing I, love on beats 2&3, you on beat 4] and here’s another [sing example with love on the & of beat 1]. Then in part 3, we’ll practice both syncopation and compound meter with some real song examples.
See you in the next video!
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Instructor: Camille van Niekerk
Camille van Niekerk is a singer, writer and vocal instructor in Southern California. Camille began studying voice and performing in musicals at age seven. In 2010, Camille began working towards her BA in Music Education at Azusa Pacific University. She then earned her teaching credential from San Diego State University and taught classroom choral and instrumental music. Shortly after moving to LA county, Camille began her private vocal studio, providing vocal coaching, ear training, and recording for students of all ages. She is constantly refining her skills and methods for greater versatility and effectiveness. When she is not teaching, Camille enjoys singing with the L.A. Choral Lab and Ensoma Creative. She lives in San Diego with her husband and loves going to the beach, practicing yoga, reading, and cooking.