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Rhythm exercise 3-2s

The "swing" figure, without its first note

Featured figures in rhythm exercise 3-2s

Graphic representation

Graphic representation

This figure compared to the master figure

This rhythm figure compared to the master figure

Usage of this figure

You will meet this figure very frequently, as much in ternary music as in jazz music.

It is the secondary version of the swing figure.

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

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Exercise 3-2s
Tempo 80 bpm

Exercise 3-2s
Tempo 110 bpm

Exercise 3-2s
Tempo 140 bpm

Exercise 3-2s
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Tempo 80

Tempo 110

Tempo 140

Score of rhythm exercise 3-2s

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