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This is the seventh Music Theory session in the PlayPan course
Music and musical pieces are constructed from notes with different time values, which define the rhythm, pacing, and overall flow of a composition. In this session, we focus on quarter notes (crotchets) and quarter rests, two fundamental elements of rhythm reading that every musician should master
You will learn how to recognize, count, and play quarter notes accurately, as well as understand how to observe quarter rests, ensuring precise timing and expression in your performance. Mastering these basic rhythmic values is essential for playing handpan, piano, or any instrument with confidence and musicality
Through practical exercises and examples, you will develop a strong sense of timing, improve your hand-eye coordination, and enhance your ability to read and interpret sheet music. This session bridges theory with practice, giving you the tools to apply rhythm reading directly to handpan exercises and musical pieces
By the end of this session, you will have a solid foundation in reading quarter notes and rests, which is a crucial step toward mastering more complex rhythms and improving your overall musicianship
1. Course Introduction
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2. Correct Playing Posture for Handpan
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3. How to Play Handpan Notes Correctly?
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4. History of Music and Note Names
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5. Types of Notes and Musical Clefs
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6. How to Memorize Music Note Names?
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7. Time Signatures, Symbols, and Notations
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8. Reading Musical Rhythm
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9. What Are the Note Names on a Handpan?
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10. Reading Rhythms for Different Music Notes
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11. Breathing and Mindfulness – Session 1: Diaphragmatic Breathing
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12. Breathing and Mindfulness – Session 2: Oceanic Breathing
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13. Warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 1
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14. Warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 2
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15. warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 3
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16. Handpan Warm-Up & Breathing
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17. Handpan Symbols
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18. Playing and Reading the 1/4 Time Signature
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19. Playing and Reading the 2/4 Time Signature
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20. playing and Reading the 3/4 Time Signature
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21. playing and Reading the 4/4 Time Signature
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22. Lessons 5 & 6: Playing and Focusing on Sound Dynamics
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23. Lesson 7: Playing and Reading Note Names in Rhythm Reading
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24. Lesson 8 – Playing and Learning the Eighth Note
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25. Lesson 9 & 10: Alternating Hand Technique
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26. Lesson 11: Proper Handpan Striking and Finger Placement
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27. Lesson 12: Proper Handpan Striking and Finger Placement
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28. Lesson 13: Back-and-Forth Practice on Handpan Notes
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29. Lesson 14: Back-and-Forth Practice on Handpan Notes
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30. Lesson 15: Performance of the First Piece with Backing Track
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31. Lesson 16: Performance of Piece 2 with Backing Track
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