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The rhythm patterns on this page feature the time signatures of 9/8 and 12/8. Try playing through the compound meter introduction patterns and the patterns in 3/8 and 6/8 time before working on these rhythms. Also, read the introduction to compound meter and visit the practice suggestion page for compound meter. It is very helpful to use a triple subdivision metronome to ensure that you are playing these patterns correctly. Also, listen and play along with the recordings below.
More Practice Patterns: Introductory Patterns 1401-1414.
More Practice Patterns: Compound meter patterns in 3/8 and 6/8 time, Patterns 1415-1429.
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.
Pattern 1430: With MetronomeBot counting the subdivided beat, dotted quarter note = 66, on Concert G.
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Pattern 1431: Dotted quarter note = 66, on Concert A.
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Pattern 1432: With MetronomeBot counting the subdivided beat, dotted quarter note = 66, on Concert F.
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Pattern 1433: Dotted quarter note = 66, on Concert C.
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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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