Here's the 6th etude for this month!
Similar to the previous blog, this piece of rhythmic music will also be written as a 12 bar etude.
However, in this case we will be targeting half note, quarter note, and eighth note triplets.
Triplets
An important note value everyone must know are triplets. In most cases, we work with Half note, Quarter note, and Eighth note triplets.
Triplets are in theory, a 3-note pattern that's fit into the duration of a typical 2-note pattern.
So, a half note triplet is a 3-note pattern fit into the time duration of 2 half notes.
Similarly, a quarter note triplet is fit into the duration of 2 quarter notes, and eighth note triplets, into the duration of 2 eighth notes.
Let's see what they look like on staff:
Let's get on with the etude now!
How To Practice?
Follow these steps to make the most out of this etude:
Perform this without your instrument, using a metronome at a comfortable speed. Either tap your foot/fingers, or clap to perform.
Choose any note on your instrument, and play that note by incorporating these rhythms.
Try to compose/improvise a solo by incorporating these rhythmic ideas.
Create your own etude/piece of music by embelishing/re-arranging these.
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