Concept
Count Clap Tap™ is a rhythm training method for all musicians to learn to read and perform rhythms while establishing the practice of counting aloud and tapping a foot to maintain time. While the concept is relatively simple, the results are profoundly valuable.
COUNT
Counting is directly tied to reading rhythms. Counting is important for subdividing, maintaining time, and interpreting written rhythms.
CLAP
Regardless of the principal instrument, the ability to clap rhythms will result in greater understanding and, ultimately, improved rhythmic integrity.
TAP
Foot tapping is an age-old practice for maintaining time. Combined with counting and clapping, this practice of keeping the pulse independently of the written rhythms helps to anchor the performance.
SYNKD Rhythm Pack
& e-Book
Count Clap Tap is available as a combination rhythmic sequence library (rhythm pack) through the SYNKD app for iOS. The pack is accompanied by a digital book that encompasses all aspects of the method. Every exercise has a corresponding rhythmic sequence within the SYNKD rhythm pack. Students can count, clap, and tap along with the sequences while developing and honing their rhythmic skills.
The Rhythm Pack
Count Clap Tap is available as a combination rhythmic sequence library (rhythm pack) through the SYNKD app for iOS. The pack is accompanied by a digital book that encompasses all aspects of the method. Every exercise has a corresponding rhythmic sequence within the SYNKD rhythm pack. Students can count, clap, and tap along with the sequences while developing and honing their rhythmic skills.
What's included
Rhythm Sequences
382
e-Book Pages
135
Exercises
382
Testimonials
This method builds upon age-old practice concepts while integrating technology to reinforce rhythmic integrity and aid in the learning process. We wanted to create a method that begins with simple quarter notes and progresses onto mixed note values, odd meters, and other challenging rhythmic material to meet the needs of a wide variety of musicians.
Scott Pellegrom
Co-creator & Educator
There’s truly something in here for musicians at every level. Even experienced musicians may be surprised by the independence required to count a subdivision while simultaneously clapping the written rhythm and tapping the pulse. The result is a more solidified understanding of and ability to read and perform written rhythms.
Andy Shoniker
SYNKD Founder & Count Clap Tap Co-creator
About
The Count Clap Tap method was developed by Andy Shoniker and Scott Pellegrom.
Andy Shoniker is a professional drummer in New York City. Active in both the live performance and recording worlds, Andy is also an avid educator. He has published lessons in Modern Drummer Magazine and Berklee Today, and received a Drums Etc Magazine cover feature. In addition to developing countless percussion exercisers, Andy is the creator of the SYNKD metronome/sequencer app. Andy proudly endorses SJC Custom Drums, Evans Drumheads, Paiste Cymbals, and Vater Drumsticks.
Scott Pellegrom is an active performer and educator with over 25 years of teaching experience and an international professional career. He has appeared on Drumeo and Drum Channel multiple times with videos exceeding 8 million views. Scott was a headlining clinician at PASIC 2019. In 2020 he was included in the top 5 soloists and top 5 educators in the world by Modern Drummer Magazine. Scott is an educator, artist, and clinician for Zildjian Cymbals, DW Drums, VicFirth Sticks, Evans Drumheads, LP Latin Percussion, Sensory Percussion, GEWA Electronic Drums, and SE Electronics Microphones.
Andy and Scott met at the Montreal Drum Festival and discussed their mutual love for music and music education. Count Clap Tap is the result of years of brainstorming and endless discussions on rhythm and music education as a whole.