Rhythm exercise 3-1s

Featured figures

Name	Symbols	Duration
One eighth note rest, two eighth notes		1/3 of a beat, 1/3 of a beat, 1/3 of a beat
x tied to three eighth notes		1/3 of a beat, 1/3 of a beat, 1/3 of a beat

Graphic
representation

This figure
compared
to the
master
figure

Usage
of this
figure

You will encounter this figure frequently in ternary music.
It is however rare in jazz music.

How to
perform
this
figure

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

B: Mute the first "Ta" of each beat.

This exercise is written two different ways.
The first line uses ties and the second uses rests.

You may have to click the Play button twice
		Tempo 80 bpm		Tempo 110 bpm>		Tempo 140 bpm

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