Rhythm explained Daniel Laberge

Rhythm exercise 2-3

No event on the downbeat, but an event on the upbeat

Rhythm exercise 2-3; Featured figures

NOTE: The two first figures sound exactly the same, but are written differently.

Graphic

 representation

Rhythm exercise 2-3; Graphic representation

Writing the same rhythm in different ways

As you can observe, 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 if the tempo is fast.
Ties are most often used to pass over a bar line.

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

How to perform
the exercises

There are two ways to perform the exercises:

•Vocally: Using the syllable "Ta" (recommended).

•Manually: Using your hand, finger, nail, a pencil or a stick.

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Exercise 2-3
Tempo 70 bpm

Exercise 2-3
Tempo 100 bpm

Exercise 2-3
Tempo 130 bpm

Exercise 2-3
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Tempo 70

Tempo 100

Tempo 130

Score of rhythm exercise 2-3

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