Rhythm explained Daniel Laberge

Rhythm exercise 4-2

Remove the second of four events

Figure used in rhythm exercise 4-2

Graphic representation

Graphic representation

This figure compared to the master figure

This figure compared to the master figure

Mental description

One long, two short

Usage of this figure

This figure was integrated into the popular culture around the Middle Ages.

It was the first possibility derived from the master figure.

This is easy to understand because the second sixteenth note is the weakest of the group of four.

How to perform

 this figure

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

How to perform this figure

B: Transform the second "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 4-2
Tempo 70 bpm

Exercise 4-2
Tempo 90 bpm

Exercise 4-2
Tempo 110 bpm

Exercise 4-2
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Tempo 90

Tempo 110

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Figure used in rhythm exercise 4-2
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