"I have often thought that there must be a better way to overcome particular learning hurdles. These hurdles (which predominantly concern rhythmic and full chromatic confidence) sprouted ideas that began to evolve into pieces of music. I soon realised that many of these hurdles are universal; they apply not only to my students, but also to all young musicians.

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The resulting pieces aim to develop an understanding of the notation system, with the clear objective of music literacy. There is a heavy emphasis on the student becoming fully chromatically competent and, most importantly, in total control of all the counting and rhythmic aspects of playing. Good sight-reading is born from strong rhythmic understanding. In fact you cannot have music without rhythm and pulse. Their absence is the actual definition of noise!

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I hope every musician finds these little episodes thought provoking and an enjoyable musical experience that will help develop technique and the goal of a sound music education."

David Farrands