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Rhythms in simple and compound time that include small subdivisions of the beat.
Quintuplets, Sextuplets, Septuplets
Quintuplets, Sextuplets, Septuplets
Small Subdivisions: Simple Time
Small Subdivisions: Simple Time
1) Maria Theresia von Paradis, 12 Lieder, 1786, No. 1, “An das Klavier” [Image File | MuseScore | PDF]
2) Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Surface Pressure,” from the film Encanto (2021), mm. 19–24 [Image File | MuseScore ]
3) John William, “Main Title Theme,” from the film Home Alone (1990). (Transcription by Frank Lehman) [Image | MuseScore | PDF] [Youtube: 0:29–0:48].
Directions: Sing the excerpt as a duet with a partner or tap the bottom line while you sing the top.
9) John William, Main Title Theme B, from the film Home Alone (1990). Transcription by Frank Lehman [MuseScore | PDF | Image File | Youtube: 0:28–0:49] Directions: Clap the bottom line while singing the rhythm of the melody or duet the rhythm with a partner.
Small Subdivisions: Compound Time
Small Subdivisions: Compound Time
3) Yasunori Mitsuda, “Guardia Millennial Fair,” mm. 9–16, from the video game Chrono Trigger. Transcription by DoubleMark from VGLeadSheets. [Image File | MuseScore | PDF | Youtube: 0:13–0:30]
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Erik Højsgaard, Rhythm: Advanced Studies - Available online through the library
Simple Time:
Quarter Note Beats: p. 15–16, 19–20
Half Note Beats: p. 17–18
8th Note Beats: p. 19–18
Compound Time:
Kent D. Cleland & Mary Dobrea-Grindahl, Developing Musicianship through Aural Skills - Available online through the NYU library
Divisions of the beat into 5 or more: Explanation, prep exercises, rhythms, and 2 and 3-part rhythms for sight-reading, pp. 382–388 (direct link to section)
Complex Rhythms: Explanation, prep exercises, and rhythms for sight-reading, pp. 419–423 (direct link to section)
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