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The Konnokol is a new way for learning rhythm, using syllables combined with regular clap hands (almost metronome like). It's for all instruments, generates a better understanding of rhythm, and provides an easy and amazing process to easily compose any kind of complex rhythm. Altogether, it includes 61 exercises, across 6 lessons. Each example includes the written break down of the rhythm, along with a supporting MP3, to hear the rhythm in practice. Includes 23 pages and 61 MP3 files.

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