🚩 REGION: Portraits in Rhythm, Etude No. 4 w/ @hueiyuanpan

Overhead view of Cirone 4 at a practice tempo. Use this video as a starting point if you need help reading rhythms, working out stickings, or understanding the skeleton of the buzz rolls.

Introduction to the first two lines of Anthony Cirone's "Portraits in Rhythm" with three key tips. Perfect your four-stroke ruffs and timing patterns essential for this etude.

The second half of the opening phrase focuses on hand speed and specific rudiments like the 19-stroke roll and drag. Learn how to maintain control and precision through careful preparation and attention to accented and non-accented figures.

Huei breaks down measures 14 through 21, providing helpful tips on rhythm, style, and tricky syncopated notes. Viewers are guided through a step-by-step approach to mastering the section, emphasizing accuracy and musical expression.

Learn how to break down measures 22-25 into smaller chunks for more efficient practice. Expert tips on isolating rhythms, beat by beat, then combining them to create a cohesive four-bar phrase will help you master complex rhythms with precision and clarity.

Huei details measures 26-29. Discover how musical figures drive the interpretation and performance.

In Lesson 6, the focus is on mastering dynamics and stroke types to achieve clear transitions and dynamic contrast in measures 33-37. Expert tips are shared to enhance musical performance and skill development.