RHYTHM EXAM 26

Workout #18       Additive Time-Signatures

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Custom accented beat groupings are called combined, additive, or rare time-signatures.

There are infinite possible time-signature additive formulas and you will most often encounter these rare signatures in modern music. When counting the number seven only say the first syllable ‘Sev’ which allows you to say only one eighth-note duration.

First, Clap the Rhythm and Count all Eighth Notes.

Now, Clap the Rhythm and Count the Inner Accented Groups, (1-2, 1-2, 1-2-3).

Now, Clap the Rhythm and Count the Three Impied Compind-Units.

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Way to go! You are now ready to progress to the Rhythm Exam!
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Always EMPHASIZE the first beat of each Compound-unit.

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