Rhythm explained Daniel Laberge

Rhythm exercise 4-3

Remove the last of four events

Figure used in rhythm exercise 4-3

Graphic representation

Graphic representation

This figure compared to the master figure

This figure compared to the master figure

Mental description

The first three

Usage of this figure

You don't see this figure often in classical music.

It has only appeared, in popular culture, in the twentieth century.

This figure corresponds fully to the definition of a musical anapaest; two short, one long.

This figure was considered as a "backwards" rhythm.

How to perform

 this figure

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

How to perform this figure

B: Transform the fourth "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 4-3
Tempo 70 bpm

Exercise 4-3
Tempo 90 bpm

Exercise 4-3
Tempo 110 bpm

Exercise 4-3
Complete score

Tempo 70

Tempo 90

Tempo 110

A complete overview of rhythm

Rhythm explained
Figure used in rhythm exercise 4-3
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