Rhythm explained Daniel Laberge

Rhythm exercise 4-1s

The last three events

Figures used in rhythm exercise 4-1s

Secondary rhythm figures

The "S" in the name of this exercise indicates that it features a secondary rhythm figure.
Secondary figures are an evolution of primary figures where the first event has been removed by a rest or a tie.

IN THIS CASE

The primary figure:
Four sixteenth notes

Has evolved into these two figures:

Four sixteenth notes
One sixteenth rest, three sixteenth notes
Any rhythm figure tied to four sixteenth notes

It took thousands of years for this evolution to take place.

Graphic representation

Graphic representation

This figure compared to the master figure

This figure compared to the master figure

Mental description

The last three

Usage of this figure

This figure is the secondary version of the master figure of the division by four.
In public culture, it is less than a thousand years old.

It is very frequently used.

You will see it often in classical music.

Syncopation or not?

The secondary figures can be written in two different ways:

•With a rest at the beginning

•Preceded by a tie

Using a rest prevents any syncopation.

In the case of a tie, having a syncopation depends on the preceding figure.

Sixteenth note syncopations

Syncopations occur if the initiating note is on a weaker position of the beat.

In this table, all the starting points for the ties are weaker than their arrival on the following beat, except for the quarter note.

How to perform

 this figure

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

How to perform this figure

B: Transform the third "Ta" into a "Tu".

How to perform this figure

C: Eliminate the "Tu".

How to perform this figure

Audio renditions

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Exercise 4-1s
Tempo 70 bpm

Exercise 4-1s
Tempo 85 bpm

Exercise 4-1s
Tempo 100 bpm

Exercise 4-1s
Complete score

Tempo 70

Tempo 85

Tempo 100

Score of rhythm exercise 4-1s

A complete overview of rhythm

Rhythm explained
Figures used in rhythm exercise 4-1s
Four sixteenth notes
Graphic representation
This figure compared to the master figure
Sixteenth note syncopations
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STEREO FIELD
Beat your foot
Score of rhythm exercise 4-1s
Double-swing
Rhythm explained