Rhythm explained Daniel Laberge

Rhythm exercise 4-4s

Only the fourth event

Figures used in rhythm exercise 4-4s

Graphic representation

Graphic representation

This figure compared to the master figure

This figure compared to the master figure

Mental description

The fourth

Usage of this figure

This secondary figure is well balanced because the rest or tie at its start is long enough.

Its popularization, in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, beats three primary figures.

It can be found extensively in classical music.

How to perform

 this figure

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

How to perform this figure

B: Transform the three first "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 4-4s
Tempo 60 bpm

Exercise 4-4s
Tempo 75 bpm

Exercise 4-4s
Tempo 90 bpm

Exercise 4-4s
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Tempo 60

Tempo 75

Tempo 90

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Figures used in rhythm exercise 4-4s
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