Rhythm and Pitch Exercises from the "Note Reading School"
by Kerstin Wartberg
Piano Accompaniments by Vorarat Wattanasombat, Bangkok / Thailand
Purpose of the Piano Accompaniments
These piano accompaniments are designed to support rhythm and pitch reading in a clear, focused, and motivating way.
Rhythm Exercises
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A short 2-measure introduction establishes a clear basic pulse
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The piano accompaniment keeps the tempo steady and reliable
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All three rhythm exercises together last about 1 minute, supporting focused concentration
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Clapping along with the piano makes rhythm practice clear and enjoyable
Pitch Exercises
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A 1-measure introduction establishes the starting pitches for singing
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The piano supports accurate intonation
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The steady accompaniment helps students pace their sight-singing rhythmically
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All three pitch exercises together last about 1 minute, keeping the activity short and effective
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Singing with piano accompaniment makes pitch work musical and engaging
Combined Exercise Package
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At the end of each step, one audio track combines all rhythm and pitch exercises
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This complete exercise package lasts less than 2 minutes
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Practicing all exercises in sequence helps reinforce and stabilize the learning content
Note Reading School - Video Collection
This video collection supports the work with Note Reading School for Violinists, Vol. 1 by Kerstin Wartberg. The videos introduce note reading step by step, focusing on basic rhythms, time signatures, and notes on all four strings.
The material is designed for students who have learned to play the violin by ear and are now ready to develop basic music reading skills. The videos follow the structure of the book and support activities such as chanting rhythms, singing, playing on the violin, and gradually working toward musical application through simple melodies, duets, and canons.
Together, these videos encourage confident reading, ensemble awareness, and a joyful first approach to music notation.
Note Reading School for Violinists, Vol. 1
© Kerstin Wartberg – ISTEX Music Publications
ISBN 978-3-946872-03-0 (American Edition - SHAR)
ISBN 978-3-946872-04-7 (European Edition - all_sheetmusic.com)
Digital Edition - PDF download (for IMTEX Media Library members only)