Subdivisions

b.

3

8

Pulse

First Division

Subdivisions

c.

6

8

Pulse

First Division

Subdivisions

d.

9

8

Pulse

First Division

Subdivisions

3. In class (or some group), practice tapping a slow beat with your left foot.

Against that beat tap two equal (“even”) divisions with your right hand
(simple division). Next, keeping that same slow beat in your left foot,
practice tapping three equal (“even”) divisions with your right hand
(compound division). Lastly, switch hands and feet. Good luck.

4. The following exercises alternate between simple duple and

compound duple. Tap these rhythms while keeping the same
constant background pulse. Practice each segment separately at
first: then practice in sequence, switching from simple to
compound time as you go.

Chapter 1 The Elements of Rhythm: Sound, Symbol, and Time

1.2 Pulse, Tempo, and Meter

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