Rhythm exercise 2-5

Single syncopation without ending

Featured figures

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

Graphic
representation

It is important to understand that:
•The syncopation does not occur at the beginning of the syncopated note.
• Its presence has no influence on the sound, since it is a feeling experienced by the listener.

Thus, one has to distinguish syncopated note and moment of the syncopation.
The syncopated note is placed on a weak rhythmic position.
The syncopation itself happens at the following strong position.

Where
is the
syncopation
exactly ?

How to
perform
this
rhythm

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

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

C: Hold the second "Ta".

This exercise is written three different ways.
The first two give identical results. Some notes are shorter in the third.
Note: there are no syncopations in the third version.

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