Graphic representation
This figure compared to the master figure
Usage of this figure
This figure is seldom used.
If ternary rhythm represents 4% of all music, it is present in less than 10% of it.
This is strange, since it is a primary ternary figure.
Your chances of meeting it increase as the tempo decreases.
Musical anapaest
An anapaest is a literary term indicating some imbalance.
The end of a word or phrase being stronger that its beginning.
This figure is a musical anapaest, because its longest note is placed on the weakest position of the beat.
The historical lack of interest for it attests this reality.
How to perform
this figure
•A: Start by doing this rhythm, using the syllable "Ta".
•B: Remove the "T" from the third "Ta" of each beat.
•C: Hold the second "Ta" of each beat.
Audio renditions
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STEREO FIELD
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RECOMMENDED
Exercise 3-3
Tempo 80 bpm
Exercise 3-3
Tempo 110 bpm
Exercise 3-3
Tempo 140 bpm
Exercise 3-3
Complete score
Tempo 80
Tempo 110
Tempo 140