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These practice patterns consist entirely of quarter notes and quarter rests in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 time. The quarter note is always equal to one beat. For these examples, the beat is not written underneath the music, but you should still count each beat while you are performing. Make sure to practice the patterns in Part 1 of Lesson 1, too. Also, listen and play along with the recordings for each pattern. Find out more about The Fundamentals of Rhythm book by Kyle Coughlin.
Practice Pattern Table of Contents
Lesson 1 Introduction - learn about quarter notes
Lesson 1 Practice Suggestions - learn how to practice these patterns well
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For all of these patterns, you will hear two full measures of a metronome click before the rhythm 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 these patterns.
Pattern 108: The tempo is quarter note = 60, and the pitches are played on concert G.
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Pattern 109: The tempo is quarter note = 72, and the pitches are played on concert A.
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Pattern 110: The tempo is quarter note = 60, and the pitches are played on concert B flat.
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Pattern 111: The tempo is quarter note = 72, and the pitches are played on concert B.
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Pattern 112: The tempo is quarter note = 88, and the pitches are played on concert A.
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Pattern 113: The tempo is quarter note = 88, and the pitches are played on concert G.
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Pattern 114: The tempo is quarter note = 72, and the pitches are played on concert B flat.
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Pattern 115: The tempo is quarter note = 72, and the pitches are played on concert B flat.
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Pattern 116: The tempo is quarter note = 88, and the pitches are played on concert C.
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Pattern 117: The tempo is quarter note = 88, and the pitches are played on concert A.
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Pattern 118: The tempo is quarter note = 88, and the pitches are played on concert B flat.
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Practice Pattern Table of Contents
Lesson 1 Introduction - learn about quarter notes
Lesson 1 Practice Suggestions - learn how to practice these patterns well
Play along with MetronomeBot
Buy the book, The Fundamentals of Rhythm.
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Fundamentals of Rhythm book
If you would like all of this information in book format so that you can put it on your music stand and practice it wherever you go, get The Fundamentals of Rhythm, by Kyle Coughlin. The book includes all of the lesson information and practice exercises found on the website.
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