1. Rhythm and Note Values
What is rhythm and what are beats?
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Notes, measures, and counting
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Rhythm and drum set notation
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Simple rhythm examples
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Tempo and note lengths
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Using subdivisions to build rhythm
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Rests
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Rhythm examples with rests
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Triplets and duplets
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Dots and ties
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Rhythm examples
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2. Time Signatures
Common time and 3/4 time
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Simple and compound time signatures
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Odd time signatures
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Choosing a time signature for your song
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Double time and half time
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3. Feel and Timing
Dynamics
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Accents and articulations
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Tempo and tempo changes
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Ahead of, on, or behind the beat
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Swing
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Syncopation and off beats
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Polyrhythms (two rhythms at once)
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