Hear the Beat, Feel the Music: Count, Clap and Tap Your Way to Remarkable Rhythm

How do you count music? What's an 8-count? How do you hear the beat in a song? Want to clap to a song the right way and feel like you're a member of the band? Want to develop your musicality? Want to appreciate music viscerally–in your body, not your head? Then take the first step: learn how to count beats in a song. It's easy because the 8-count, which is used by professional dance choreographers, is related to music theory but simpler. (The two systems can coexist, really.) In this book you will learn: A foolproof method for hearing the beat of music.How to count the sets of 8, also called the "8-count" or "dancer's 8."How to clap to music.How to identify a waltz.How to count the musical structure–the phrasing–and predict where the music is going.Plus, start moving your body to music This book is for anyone who wants to find their groove while listening to music. Whether you workout to music; or do dance fitness (aerobics, Zumba, etc.); or do ballet or partner dancing; or do hip hop on your kitchen floor; or want to choreograph dance; or want to deejay; or simply want to enjoy listening to music more, this book has the instruction that beginners need to unlock their natural rhythm. If you want to be a musician, it'll even help with timing issues when playing an instrument.