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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 Contents
Lesson 3 Introduction - learn about ties over measure lines and syncopations
Lesson 3 Practice Suggestions - learn how to practice these patterns well
Play along with MetronomeBot
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More Practice Patterns: Ties over measure lines and syncopation in 4/4 time, patterns 312-319
Practice Pattern Table of Contents
Lesson 3 Introduction - learn about ties over measure lines and syncopations
Lesson 3 Practice Suggestions - learn how to practice these patterns well
Play along with MetronomeBot
Buy the book, The Fundamentals of Rhythm.
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