Rhythm explained Daniel Laberge

Rhythm exercise 3-1s

The figure: "three eighth notes" with the first one removed

Featured figures in rhythm exercise 3-1s

Graphic representation

Graphic representation of the figure one eighth rest, two eighth notes

This figure compared to the master figure

This figure compared to the master figure

Secondary ternary rhythm figures

This is a secondary ternary figure.

Secondary figures are distinguished by the absence of event on the beat.

In this case, the first eighth note of the ternary figure "three eighth notes" is removed:
●With a
rest,
●With a tie from the previous figure.
Here is a table of all primary and secondary ternary figures:

Table of all primary and secondary ternary rhythm figures

Historically, secondary figures have only appeared once their primary versions have been in usage for several hundred years.

Syncopation or not?

Since syncopations involve holding a note, that was played on a weak position of the beat, over the following strong position;
●This figure only includes a
syncopation in its tied version.

Figure one eighth rest, two eighth notes
Figure "x tied to three eighth notes"

Without syncopation

With syncopation

How to perform

 this figure

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

How to perform this figure

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

How to perform this figure

Audio renditions

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Exercise 3-1s
Tempo 80 bpm

Exercise 3-1s
Tempo 110 bpm

Exercise 3-1s
Tempo 140 bpm

Exercise 3-1s
Complete score

Tempo 80

Tempo 110

Tempo 140

Score of rhythm exercise 3-1s

A complete overview of rhythm

Rhythm explained
Featured figures in rhythm exercise 3-1s
Table of all primary and secondary ternary rhythm figures
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STEREO FIELD
Beat your foot
Score of rhythm exercise 3-1s
Rhythm explained