We’re delighted to announce that Clap, Tap, and Map: Meter Fundamentals through Ski-hill Graph Pedagogy is now live on Amazon! 📘
This new publication marks an exciting milestone — a simplified and revised edition of Andrea M. Calilhanna’s original work, Ski-hill Graph Pedagogy Meter Fundamentals: Mathematical Music Theory for Beginners.
🔹 A Fresh, Accessible Way to Learn and Teach Musical Meter
Building on the foundation of Andrea’s earlier research, Clap, Tap, and Map presents a clearer, more approachable version of the Ski-hill Graph Pedagogy. Designed for educators, students, and musicians of all levels, the book simplifies complex theoretical ideas while retaining the depth and innovation of Andrea’s teaching method.
Through Clap, Tap, and Map, readers explore how listening, movement, and mathematical reasoning come together to deepen understanding of musical meter. The Ski-hill Graph — central to Andrea’s pedagogy — helps learners visualize and internalize rhythm in a way that is sound-based, intuitive, and interactive.
🔹 What’s New in This Edition
This revised edition introduces several updates and enhancements to make the learning experience even more rewarding:
- Simplified explanations of meter fundamentals, making the content accessible to all readers.
- Engaging visuals and illustrations that clarify complex rhythmic and mathematical ideas.
- Step-by-step teaching guidance, ideal for classroom and private studio use.
- Improved structure and readability, ensuring a smoother learning journey for educators and students alike.
Whether you are new to the concept of Ski-hill Graphs or have explored Andrea’s original book, this new version provides a fresh perspective and practical toolkit for integrating rhythm, math, and movement into music education.
🔹 Why This Book Matters
For decades, Andrea M. Calilhanna has dedicated her career to bridging theory and practice in music education. Her Ski-hill Graph Pedagogy — inspired by the contemporary meter theories of Richard Cohn, Battell Professor of the Theory of Music at Yale University — represents a new way to connect the ear, mind, and body in musical learning.
Clap, Tap, and Map continues that mission with renewed clarity, inviting teachers and students to listen, clap, tap, and map their way into a deeper, more confident understanding of meter.
🔹 Ready to Explore?
Now available on Amazon, Clap, Tap, and Map is your guide to mastering rhythm and meter through a creative, research-informed approach.
👉 Get your copy today.
Questions or comments? Andrea welcomes your thoughts and feedback — feel free to reach out and join the conversation about this exciting development in music pedagogy.
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