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Aural Skills: Rhythm

RHYTHM

 

The pages linked below present rhythm in smaller chunks (1 beat patterns, then 2 beats etc) and build to longer rhythmic exercises. Start with the smaller patterns and work your way up.

The pages contain:

  • exercises – flashcards on the examples
  • downloadable examples

 

RHYTHM PATTERNS PRACTICE

 

1 beat patterns – simple and compound meters
2 beat patterns – simple and compound meters
4 beat patterns – simple and compound meters

 

 

For more information, contact:

Barbara Murphy, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Music Theory
University of Tennessee
School of Music

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