{"product_id":"2940165632853","title":"Hear the Beat, Feel the Music: Count, Clap and Tap Your Way to Remarkable Rhythm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you rhythmically challenged? Can't hear the beat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis mini-course in rhythm and musicality will help you discover your natural connection to music.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book, \u003cstrong\u003ealong with more than 20 YouTube videos\u003c\/strong\u003e, will teach you how to hear the beat by counting. But you'll learn to count the easy way—using the 8-count, the way dancers count. (The instructional videos are free and accessible to anyone who has access to YouTube.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant the ability to predict what a song will do next? Want to hear the common patterns present in all popular music? Want to clap to a song (on \"count 2\"--the right way) and feel like you're a member of the band? Want to start moving to music? Want to appreciate music viscerally--in your body, not just your head?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing rhythmically challenged is not a lack of ability, it's a lack of training. Science has shown that even babies can hear the beat—and so can you. In this book you will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA foolproof method for hearing the beat of music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to count the \"8-count,\" also called the \"sets of 8\" or \"dancer's 8.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to clap to music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to identify a waltz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to identify the musical structure--the phrasing--and predict where the music is going.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlus, start moving your body to music--and do it spontaneously!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can check out the short, free videos at HearTheBeatFeelTheMusic.com (no email or login needed, but internet required; due to copyright law, some videos may only be viewable in the United States). Note that the 8-count, which is used by professional dance choreographers, is related to music theory but simpler. The two systems can coexist, really.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is for anyone who wants to find their musical groove. Whether it's working out to your favorite tunes, dance fitness (aerobics, Zumba, etc.), ballet, partner dancing, hip hop on your kitchen floor, learning to choreograph, learning to deejay, or simply wanting to enjoy listening to music more, this book has the instruction that beginners need to unlock their natural rhythm. If you're a musician, it may help with timing issues when playing your instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BlueChip Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46461205905649,"sku":"2940165632853","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/2940165632853_p0.jpg?v=1765658131","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940165632853","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}