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Ties over measure lines and syncopations: Lesson 3 Practice Patterns 301-311

Each of these patterns focuses on rhythms with notes that are tied across measure lines, in 2/4 and 3/4 time. The following page includes patterns in 4/4 time. These ties create syncopated rhythms in many of the patterns. It is essential to count the beats the entire time that you are practicing so you play them accurately. Visit the practice suggestion page for ideas on how to work on these rhythms. Every pattern includes an audio file that you can listen to or play along with, to ensure that you are performing correctly. Each audio recording begins with a two-measure count-off before the pattern is played. Find out more about The Fundamentals of Rhythm book by Kyle Coughlin.

Practice Pattern Table of ContentsPractice Pattern Table of Contents

Introduction Lesson 3 Introduction - learn about ties over measure lines and syncopations

Practice Suggestions Lesson 3 Practice Suggestions - learn how to practice these patterns well

Practice with MetronomeBotPlay along with MetronomeBot

The Fundamentals of Rhythm Buy the book, The Fundamentals of Rhythm.

 

 

Part 1: Ties over measure lines and syncopation in 2/4

Pattern 301: You will hear two full measures of MetronomeBot counting before the pattern begins. MetronomeBot counts for the entire pattern at quarter note = 84, and the pitches are played on Concert F.
If you can't hear the audio, listen to it here.

Rhythm pattern 301

Pattern 302: You will hear two full measures of a metronome clicking before the pattern begins. There is a high sounding click on beat one of each measure with a lower click on the remaining beats. MetronomeBot does not count for this pattern. The tempo is quarter note = 84, and the pitches are played on Concert G.
If you can't hear the audio, listen to it here.

Rhythm pattern 302

Pattern 303: You will hear two full measures of a metronome clicking before the pattern begins. There is a high sounding click on beat one of each measure with a lower click on the remaining beats. MetronomeBot does not count for this pattern. The tempo is quarter note = 72, and the pitches are played on Concert D.
If you can't hear the audio, listen to it here.

Rhythm pattern 303

Pattern 304: You will hear two full measures of MetronomeBot counting before the pattern begins. MetronomeBot counts for the entire pattern at quarter note = 72, and the pitches are played on Concert C.
If you can't hear the audio, listen to it here.

Rhythm pattern 304

Pattern 305: You will hear two full measures of a metronome clicking before the pattern begins. There is a high sounding click on beat one of each measure with a lower click on the remaining beats. MetronomeBot does not count for this pattern. The tempo is quarter note = 84, and the pitches are played on Concert A.
If you can't hear the audio, listen to it here.

Rhythm pattern 305

 

 

Part 2: Ties over measure lines and syncopation in 3/4

Pattern 306: You will hear two full measures of MetronomeBot counting before the pattern begins. MetronomeBot counts for the entire pattern at quarter note = 88, and the pitches are played on Concert C.
If you can't hear the audio, listen to it here.

Rhythm pattern 306

Pattern 307: You will hear two full measures of a metronome clicking before the pattern begins. There is a high sounding click on beat one of each measure with a lower click on the remaining beats. MetronomeBot does not count for this pattern. The tempo is quarter note = 88, and the pitches are played on Concert F.
If you can't hear the audio, listen to it here.

Rhythm pattern 307

Pattern 308: You will hear two full measures of a metronome clicking before the pattern begins. There is a high sounding click on beat one of each measure with a lower click on the remaining beats. MetronomeBot does not count for this pattern. The tempo is quarter note = 96, and the pitches are played on Concert A.
If you can't hear the audio, listen to it here.

Rhythm pattern 308

Pattern 309: You will hear two full measures of MetronomeBot counting before the pattern begins. MetronomeBot counts for the entire pattern at quarter note = 96, and the pitches are played on Concert C.
If you can't hear the audio, listen to it here.

Rhythm pattern 309

Pattern 310: You will hear two full measures of MetronomeBot counting before the pattern begins. MetronomeBot counts for the entire pattern at quarter note = 96, and the pitches are played on Concert E flat.
If you can't hear the audio, listen to it here.

Rhythm pattern 310

Pattern 311: You will hear two full measures of a metronome clicking before the pattern begins. There is a high sounding click on beat one of each measure with a lower click on the remaining beats. MetronomeBot does not count for this pattern. The tempo is quarter note = 96, and the pitches are played on Concert F.
If you can't hear the audio, listen to it here.

Rhythm pattern 311

 

More Practice Patterns: Ties over measure lines and syncopation in 4/4 time, patterns 312-319

Practice Pattern Table of ContentsPractice Pattern Table of Contents

Introduction Lesson 3 Introduction - learn about ties over measure lines and syncopations

Practice Suggestions Lesson 3 Practice Suggestions - learn how to practice these patterns well

Practice with MetronomeBotPlay along with MetronomeBot

The Fundamentals of Rhythm Buy the book, The Fundamentals of Rhythm.

 

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