Hello! This is a page for band directors, students, or anyone that is interested! You will find tips, suggestions, setup ideas, and other resources. I'm constantly adding to it so feel free to send questions and suggestions.
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Rhythm Section Players - Play In Duos
Vince Maggio at the University of Miami taught a great class called "Advanced Rhythm Section Techniques." The class was focused on how to swing, interact, listen, and support each other in a rhythm section. He said one of the best things you can do to practice these things is play in duos. Each person you add to a band adds new challenges with time feel and rapport. I think this relates to conversations as a 3 person conversation is a more little challenging to navigate than 1 on 1 conversations. So rather than focusing on multiple musicians, practicing as a duo will allow the players to focus on only one other musician. Here are a few questions for students to think about while practicing in duos.
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