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A different way to visualize rhythm - John Varney

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In standard notation, rhythm is indicated on a musical bar line. But there are other ways to visualize rhythm that can be more intuitive. John Varney describes the ‘wheel method’ of tracing rhythm and uses it to take us on a musical journey around the world.

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Educator
John Varney
Director
Biljana Labović
Animator
Peyton Skyler
Script Editor
Alex Gendler
Narrator
Addison Anderson

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