Ghanderflaffle she/her Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 I'm auditioning for my college's marching band, but I'm awful at reading rhythms. Can someone either recommend a free software that will read the rhythm for me or volunteer to tell me what it is? I audition in two weeks and I still can't figure it out, so if you have any suggestions please let me know! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolmint Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 I was never in a marching band, but you don't by any chance mean the time signature? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghanderflaffle she/her Posted July 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Coolmint said: I was never in a marching band, but you don't by any chance mean the time signature? No, I mean I know the notes and all that, I just am bad at the rhythm itself. The time signature is part of it, but it affects the rhythms. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash's_eyes she/her Posted August 4, 2022 Report Share Posted August 4, 2022 This may be a little complicated, but it's the only way I know how to do it. Look up a free sheet music making website. I've used Noteflight before, and I think it worked well, but there are lots out there. It makes you sign up, but it's free. Put the rhythm into it and then have it play it back to you. It will take some time, but it should work. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shining Silhouette he/him Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 On 7/28/2022 at 4:42 PM, Ghanderflaffle said: I'm auditioning for my college's marching band, but I'm awful at reading rhythms. Can someone either recommend a free software that will read the rhythm for me or volunteer to tell me what it is? I audition in two weeks and I still can't figure it out, so if you have any suggestions please let me know! I agree with @ash's_eyes, Noteflight is a great sight, and though it would take a while to write in the rhythms, it should help. But my other suggestion is to get a metronome app and slow it down and figure out exactly where each note lines up with the beat. It would take a long time as well, but it's a worthwhile activity and it'll help you become a better musician in general. I also wouldn't mind plunking it out on the piano for you if you're really pressed for time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghanderflaffle she/her Posted August 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 1:36 PM, ash's_eyes said: This may be a little complicated, but it's the only way I know how to do it. Look up a free sheet music making website. I've used Noteflight before, and I think it worked well, but there are lots out there. It makes you sign up, but it's free. Put the rhythm into it and then have it play it back to you. It will take some time, but it should work. On 8/5/2022 at 0:47 PM, Shining Silhouette said: I agree with @ash's_eyes, Noteflight is a great sight, and though it would take a while to write in the rhythms, it should help. But my other suggestion is to get a metronome app and slow it down and figure out exactly where each note lines up with the beat. It would take a long time as well, but it's a worthwhile activity and it'll help you become a better musician in general. I also wouldn't mind plunking it out on the piano for you if you're really pressed for time. Thank you both! My section leader sent out a clarinet-only recording thankfully, but I'll keep it in mind for later! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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