โ Professional ยท Lesson 5 of 8Begin with four evenly spaced quarter-note pulses. Practise six evenly spaced eighth notes.
Advanced Rhythm and Polyrhythms
Develop rhythmic independence and understand contrasting rhythmic patterns. ยท 25 min
Understanding polyrhythms
A polyrhythm combines two different rhythmic patterns at the same time.
A common example is playing three evenly spaced notes against two evenly spaced notes.
Start by tapping the two-part pattern with one hand and the three-part pattern with the other.
Practise slowly with a metronome and increase the tempo only when both patterns remain steady.
Tap the keys. Highlighted: C4, E4, C4, E4, C4, E4.
Check yourself
You'll see immediately whether each answer is right, and why.
Advanced Rhythm and Polyrhythms quiz1 / 3
What is a polyrhythm?