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Compound Meter Patterns in 3/8 and 6/8: Lesson 14 Practice Patterns 1415-1429
The rhythm patterns on this page focus on the time signatures of 3/8 and 6/8, with the dotted quarter note equal to one beat. To learn these patterns well, clap and count the rhythms and use a triple subdivision metronome. Read the introduction to compound meter for a detailed explanation of these time signatures as well as how to play music written in 3/8 and 6/8. You can use the suggested subdivisions of “k d” as shown below, or use your own subdivision. What’s most important is that you feel the beat divided into three equal subdivisions. Visit the practice suggestion page for ideas on how to practice these patterns. Listen to the audio recordings of each pattern to ensure that you are playing them accurately.
More Practice Patterns: Introductory Patterns 1401-1414.
More Practice Patterns: Compound meter patterns in 9/8 and 12/8 time, Patterns 1430-1433.
Practice Pattern Table of Contents
Lesson 14 Introduction - learn about compound meter
Lesson 14 Practice Suggestions - learn how to practice these patterns well
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Buy the book, The Fundamentals of Rhythm.
Part 2: Compound Meter Patterns in 3/8
Pattern 1415: With MetronomeBot counting the subdivided beat, dotted quarter note = 66, on Concert A.
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Pattern 1416: With a clicking metronome, no subdivision, dotted quarter note = 66, on Concert A.
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Pattern 1417: With MetronomeBot counting the subdivided beat, dotted quarter note = 66, on Concert G.
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Pattern 1418: With a clicking metronome, no subdivision, dotted quarter note = 66, on Concert B flat.
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Part 3: Compound Meter Patterns in 6/8
Pattern 1419: With MetronomeBot counting the subdivided beat, dotted quarter note = 66, on Concert F.
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Pattern 1420: With a clicking metronome, no subdivision, dotted quarter note = 66, on Concert G.
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Pattern 1421: Dotted quarter note = 66, on Concert E.
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Pattern 1422: Dotted quarter note = 66, on Concert A.
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Pattern 1423: Dotted quarter note = 66, on Concert B flat.
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Pattern 1424: With MetronomeBot counting the subdivided beat, dotted quarter note = 66, on Concert C.
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Pattern 1425: Dotted quarter note = 66, on Concert G.
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Pattern 1426: Dotted quarter note = 66, on Concert F.
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Pattern 1427: With MetronomeBot counting the subdivided beat, dotted quarter note = 66, on Concert A.
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Pattern 1428: Dotted quarter note = 66, on Concert B flat.
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Pattern 1429: Dotted quarter note = 66, on Concert B.
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More Practice Patterns: Introductory Patterns 1401-1414.
More Practice Patterns: Compound meter patterns in 9/8 and 12/8 time, Patterns 1430-1433.
Practice Pattern Table of Contents
Lesson 14 Introduction - learn about compound meter
Lesson 14 Practice Suggestions - learn how to practice these patterns well
Play along with MetronomeBot
Buy the book, The Fundamentals of Rhythm.
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