Module 11 · Intermediate

Rhythm II

Groove lives in the small divisions of the beat. This module covers sixteenths, syncopation, triplets, compound meters and swing: the rhythmic tools behind funk, blues, rock and jazz bass parts.

Before this module

2.3 Bars and time signatures
2.5 Strong and weak beats
2.6 Dots and ties

Lessons

11.1
Sixteenth notes
Count and play sixteenth notes and the common figures made from them.
Requires: 2.6
11.2
Syncopation
Recognise and play syncopated rhythms, including anticipations.
Requires: 11.1, 2.5
11.3
Triplets
Play eighth-note and quarter-note triplets evenly.
Requires: 11.1
11.4
Compound meter
Read and feel 6/8, 9/8 and 12/8.
Requires: 11.3, 2.3
11.5
Swing and shuffle
Play swung eighths and a shuffle feel, and read how they are marked.
Requires: 11.4