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Eastman Counting System PDF

The document provides an overview of the Eastman counting system for rhythms. It explains that there are 3 basic rules: 1) Count numbers on beats, 2) Count "and" on divisions of the beat, and 3) Count "e" or "A" on subdivisions of the beat. It then demonstrates how to apply this counting system in 4/4 time, showing the numbers, "and", and "e/A" for each level. It recommends writing the counting above or below music notes to practice seeing and performing rhythms with the correct counting.

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Eastman Counting System PDF

The document provides an overview of the Eastman counting system for rhythms. It explains that there are 3 basic rules: 1) Count numbers on beats, 2) Count "and" on divisions of the beat, and 3) Count "e" or "A" on subdivisions of the beat. It then demonstrates how to apply this counting system in 4/4 time, showing the numbers, "and", and "e/A" for each level. It recommends writing the counting above or below music notes to practice seeing and performing rhythms with the correct counting.

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ONE MINUTE MUSIC LESSOn

with leon harrell

EASTMaN COUNTING SYSTEM: Method of counting rhYthm


with a mixture of numbers and syllables

There are 3 basic rules for counting simple meters in the eastman system.

1. Count the number on the beat

2. Count and (+) on the DIVISION OF THE BEAT

3. Count e or A on the subdivision of the beat

Here is a break down of the counting for each of the three levels in 4/4 time.

QUICK tip: it is easiest to learn and apply this system when you write the counting
to your music above or below the notes on the page so you can practice seeing
and performing the rhythms with the correct counting to avoid mistakes.



1 2 3 4



1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +


1 e + a 2 e + a 3 e + a 4 e + a

For more free instructional videos


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www.OneMinuteMusicLesson.com

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