Ravel’S ‘Asie’ Polyrhythm Step-By-Step Guide

Empowering Singers to Master Polyrhythm for Creative Freedom

What you’ll learn
You’ll learn the mathematical aspects of Ravel’s ‘Sheherazade’ song cycle.
You’ll learn about the concepts of numerators and denominators in polyrhythm.
You’ll put polyrhythm coordination theory into practice.
You’ll learn how to integrate lyrics seamlessly into polyrhythmic structures.
You’ll gain the ability to swiftly make mental adjustments and adapt to various rhythmic layers and new tonics with ease.

Requirements
To join the course, all you need is a phone or any device that can record sound. I’ll show you how to make your own recording guide to help you practice effectively.
I’m using the orchestra score from IMSLP for our lessons, following its figure numbers.

Description
Do you feel overwhelmed by the sloppiness of polyrhythms, unsure of how to count them correctly, and constantly falling into an avoidance pattern when faced with them? It’s time to break free from uncertainty and gain the confidence you need to master polyrhythms with ease.Hi, I’m Jamie, a vocal and choir coach, as well as an aspiring orchestral conductor.Join me in this transformative course where I’ll guide you through mastering complex rhythms in Ravel’s “Asie.” We’ll start with Figure 13 from the orchestral scores sourced from IMSLP, using it as an example in the first section. As the course unfolds, we’ll delve into five additional sections, each exploring different aspects of the piece. You’ll need a metronome and a device for recording and playback to fully engage with the course material.What You’ll Learn:Understand fundamental concepts of polyrhythmsApply theoretical knowledge and use Figure 13 from ‘Asie’ as a practical example.Seamlessly coordinate complex polyrhythms and integrate them into musical lyricsGain the ability to swiftly make mental adjustments and adapt to various rhythmic layers and new tonics with ease.Course Highlights:Access downloadable course materials, including links to digital archives, music score practice copies and guide copies, exercises, and guide recordings.Follow step-by-step video lessons that break down each concept in detail.Participate in practice sessions focused on mastering metric modulation for a comprehensive understanding.End Goal:By the end of this course, you’ll not only be proficient in counting polyrhythms but also equipped to confidently tackle challenging pieces like “Asie,” “L’Indifférent,” and “La Flûte Enchantée,” expanding your musical repertoire and gaining the creative freedom to express yourself fully.Unlock the secrets of polyrhythms with our comprehensive PRIMA Framework. Enroll today and embark on a musical journey that will elevate your skills and confidence as a singer!

Overview
Section 1: Welcome to the course

Lecture 1 Welcome to the course

Section 2: Foundations of Polyrhythmic Performance: Ravel’s ‘Asie’

Lecture 2 What is the number of subdivisions within each main pulse?

Lecture 3 Polyrhythm Step-by-step Guide (Figure 13)

Lecture 4 Polyrhythm Coordination (figure 13)

Lecture 5 Coordinate the Lyrics in Rhythm[Part 1/2]

Lecture 6 Coordinate the Lyrics in Rhythm[Part 2/2]

Lecture 7 Metric Modulation

Lecture 8 Metric Modulation Practice

Section 3: The Polyrhythm Mastery Roadmap

Lecture 9 Intro

Lecture 10 The Polyrhythm Mastery Roadmap

Lecture 11 ‘Asie’ – Figure 4

Lecture 12 ‘Asie’ – Figure 5

Lecture 13 ‘Asie’ – Figure 6

Lecture 14 ‘Asie’ – Figure 7

Lecture 15 ‘Asie’ – Figure 8

Lecture 16 ‘Asie’ – Figure 13

Section 4: Harmony Awareness

Lecture 17 Harmonic Awareness – Introduction

Lecture 18 Tonicization & Solfeggio

Lecture 19 ‘Asie’ – Figure 4

Lecture 20 ‘Asie’ – Figure 5

Lecture 21 ‘Asie’ – Figure 6

Lecture 22 ‘Asie’ – Figure 7

Lecture 23 ‘Asie’ – Figure 8

Lecture 24 ‘Asie’ – Figure 13

Section 5: Closing Comments

Lecture 25 Components of PRIMA Framework

Lecture 26 Closing Comments

Vocal teachers seeking to enhance rhythmic instruction.,Singers aiming to improve their polyrhythmic skills.,Music enthusiasts interested in challenging themselves with advanced music.,Individual who understands polyrhythms, but wants to learn how to explain their knowledge verbally.,Piano accompanists or conductors who need to assist singers in understanding polyrhythms.