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Rhythm Basics 2 - Eighth Notes and Syncopation
Lesson two of Rhythm Basics introduces eighth notes, which are the first rhythm we've learned so far that actually require you to "subdivide" - make divisions smaller than one beat. We'll take an introductory look at eight notes and some simple reading exercises with all the elements we've covered so far.
Our second topic for this Rhythm Basics lesson is the critical topic of syncopation, which simply refers to playing off-beat notes. I'll give you some simple but important exercises for getting accustomed to clapping/playing syncopations against a pulse, and then we'll explore further with a musical example.
Next week we start looking at sixteenth notes and some more fun rhythmic figures. Stay tuned!
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Rhythm Basics 2 - Eighth Notes and Syncopation
Lesson two of Rhythm Basics introduces eighth notes, which are the first rhythm we've learned so far that actually require you to "subdivide" - make divisions smaller than one beat. We'll take an introductory look at eight notes and some simple reading exercises with all the elements we've covered so far.
Our second topic for this Rhythm Basics lesson is the critical topic of syncopation, which simply refers to playing off-beat notes. I'll give you some simple but important exercises for getting accustomed to clapping/playing syncopations against a pulse, and then we'll explore further with a musical example.
Next week we start looking at sixteenth notes and some more fun rhythmic figures. Stay tuned!
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joshfossgreen.com/onlinebasslessons
