I'm working through this book (242 exercises in total) and adding the iReal Pro version as I go along.“Rhythms Complete” By Bugs Bower and Dr. Charles Colin is the most widely used primer in the world for teaching rhythm, syncopation and phrasing, employing a very melodic format of 82 exercises in rhythmic structures and combinations of rhythms.
It requires time, practice and repetition to master, however once you can read this in 4/4 and cut time correctly, you will be able to read anything.
While written especially for the beginning/intermediate levels, it is also used by advanced players of all instruments as a daily practice book to maintain facility.
To purchase the original book from the publisher:
- https://qpress.ca/product/rhythms-complete-bugs-bower-pdf-download (PDF)
- https://charlescolin.com/product/rhythms-complete/ (Print)
Individual songs:
Rhythms Complete - 01 - Rhythm No. 1 - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 02 - Rhythm No. 1 - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 03 - Rhythm No. 1 - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 04 - Rhythm No. 1 Developed - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 05 - Rhythm No. 1 Developed - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 06 - Rhythm No. 1 Developed - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 07 - Rhythm No. 2 - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 08 - Rhythm No. 2 - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 09 - Rhythm No. 2 - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 10 - Rhythm No. 2 Developed - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 11 - Rhythm No. 2 Developed - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 12 - Rhythm No. 2 Developed - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 13 - Combined Rhythms Nos. 1 & 2 - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 14 - Combined Rhythms Nos. 1 & 2 - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 15 - Combined Rhythms Nos. 1 & 2 - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 16 - Combined Rhythms Nos. 1 & 2 Developed - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 17 - Combined Rhythms Nos. 1 & 2 Developed - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 18 - Combined Rhythms Nos. 1 & 2 Developed - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 19 - Rhythm No. 3 - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 20 - Rhythm No. 3 - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 21 - Rhythm No. 3 - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 22 - Rhythm No. 3 Developed - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 23 - Rhythm No. 3 Developed - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 24 - Rhythm No. 3 Developed - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 25 - Rhythm No. 4 - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 26 - Rhythm No. 4 - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 27 - Rhythm No. 4 - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 28 - Rhythm No. 4 Developed - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 29 - Rhythm No. 4 Developed - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 30 - Rhythm No. 4 Developed - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 31 - Combined Rhythms Nos. 3 & 4 - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 32 - Combined Rhythms Nos. 3 & 4 - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 33 - Combined Rhythms Nos. 3 & 4 - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 34 - Combined Rhythms Nos. 3 & 4 Developed - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 35 - Combined Rhythms Nos. 3 & 4 Developed - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
Rhythms Complete - 36 - Combined Rhythms Nos. 3 & 4 Developed - Dr. Charles Colin & Bugs Bower
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