Rhythmic Training: Student's Workbook by Robert Starer is an instructional workbook that continues the concepts introduced in Basic Rhythmic Training. It presents a structured collection of progressive rhythm exercises designed to strengthen rhythmic accuracy and understanding through increasingly complex meters, beat divisions, and polyrhythms. The workbook can be used alongside any music method or as a dedicated rhythm study resource for musicians seeking additional rhythmic practice.
The exercises begin with straightforward rhythmic patterns and gradually expand into more complex rhythmic combinations without relying on repertoire or performance pieces. Organized as a practical study companion, the workbook supports individual practice as well as use within music lessons and classroom instruction while reinforcing precision, consistency, and confidence in reading and performing rhythm.
As a continuation of the original Basic Rhythmic Training, this volume expands rhythmic vocabulary through exercises that encourage careful counting, internal pulse, coordination, and greater awareness of complex rhythmic relationships. The progressive format makes it a valuable supplemental resource beyond a standard instructional method while providing organized rhythm drills for ongoing musical study.
Focused entirely on rhythm development, this workbook offers a clear and systematic approach to rhythmic study for musicians, teachers, and music education programs. Whether used alongside another instructional method or as a dedicated rhythm practice resource, it provides carefully sequenced exercises that support long-term musical growth and a deeper understanding of rhythm. Its logical progression allows important rhythmic concepts to be reviewed repeatedly while reinforcing accurate counting, rhythmic precision, and consistent execution across a wide range of musical situations.