Lesson #13 :
Compound Rhythm
(stds 2,5,6/9.1, 9.3)
All contents of this presentation:
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Time Signatures
• Describe the rhythmic
contents of each
measure.
• Function EXACTLY
like fractions.
• Describe the
movement of music in
duple(2) or triple(3)
rhythmic measure
groupings.
• Are simple or
– Rhythmic Numerator
compound.
– Rhythmic Denominator
Time Signatures
Describe the rhythmic contents of each measure.
•Describe the movement of music in duple(2) or triple(3)
rhythmic groupings.
Time Signatures
Describe the rhythmic contents of each measure.
•Are simple or
compound.
•Describe the movement of music in duple(2) or triple(3)
rhythmic groupings.
Time Signatures
Describe the rhythmic contents of each measure.
•Are simple or
compound.
•Describe the movement of music in duple(2) or triple(3)
rhythmic groupings.
Time Signatures
Rhythmic Numerator
Rhythmic Denominator
Compound Time Signatures:
12
3 8 6 8 9
Compound Time Signatures:
6 8
6
2
2
= 2 groups of 3 eighth notes
= 2 Dotted quarter note time
Compound Time Signature
Rhythmic Permutations
1
1
& a
& a
1
1
R a
(&)
Compound Time Signature
Rhythmic Permutations
1
& a
1
&
R
(a)
1
R &
(1)
a
Compound Time Signature Time
To Count!!
Compound Time Signature Time
To Count!!
Compound Time Signature Time
To Count!!
What you need to do now:
• Practice!
• Use your new skills as
much as possible and
• Study music you know
at every opportunity.
and apply the concepts
we just learned.