Worldwide, our diverse network boasts a plethora of groups passionately dedicated to the art of music.

One such group resides in the city of Tübingen, where members have gathered for weekly rehearsals spanning several years. Within this vibrant ensemble, ages span from 17 to 65, representing a rich tapestry of nationalities with a majority having limited proficiency in the German language. Here, musical expertise ranges from novice to professional, accompanied by a mix of instrumentalists and non-instrumentalists alike. This collaboration not only produces beautiful music but also cultivates a lively and international community. By adopting the Ritmo con Señas method as a highly democratic approach to creative music-making, we regularly rotate the role of conductor, fostering an inclusive and enjoyable environment for all participants.

“Rhythm with Signs” is a language, a game and a pedagogical system. It is a language of signs made with the hands, with the fingers, which serve to coordinate musical improvisations; and above all it emphasizes the rhythmic part of musical improvisation. That’s what it is. It’s also a game with rhythm, because it’s a team game, it takes place in a group. There is a director, there are musicians who improvise and feed each other, bringing their own ideas, their own rhythms, melodies, when there are melodic instruments. And the director helps to moderate this group improvisation, to coordinate it through this sign language. That’s what it is.