Rhythm exercise 2-3

The duration of one beat and one half

Featured figures

Name	Symbols	Duration
One dotted quarter note, one eighth note		One beat and ½, ½ beat
One quarter note tied to two eighth notes		One beat and ½, ½ beat
One quarter note, one eight note rest, one eighth note		One beat, ½ beat, ½ beat

Graphic
representation

As you can notice, there is no difference between the first two ways of writing this rhythm.
The results are identical and no mistake is made by writing in one manner or the other.
The third way of writing, on the other hand, shortens the first note.
Yet, in many circumstances, you would hear little difference, mostly of the tempo is very fast.
The fact the same rhythm can be written in different manners makes reading them back harder.
It is best to get used to reading them all, even if some seem easier

Writing the
same rhythm
in different
ways

How to
perform
this
rhythm

A: Start by doing this rhythm, using the syllable "Ta".

B: Remove the "T" from the second "Ta".

C: Hold the first "Ta".

This exercise is written three different ways.
The first two give identical results. Some notes are shorter in the third.

You may have to click the Play button twice
		Tempo 70 bpm		Tempo 100 bpm		Tempo 130 bpm

Count 1, 2, 3, 4, before you start

Try this exercise in swing feel