Right Hand '1 +a' Rhythm In 6/8 An interesting 6/8 groove construction idea that involves playing standard 16th note groupings to create a polymetric feel.
Semi Breve / Whole Note Information on this hollow headed note value that lasts four beats and can fill a bar of 4/4.
Semi Quaver / Sixteenth Note A lesson on counting and notating this note value that lasts one quarter of a beat.
Semi Quaver Groupings - 1 + a A rhythmic grouping built from four semi quavers with the second note removed.
Semi Quaver Groupings - 1 e a A continuation of your rhythmic development. Construct 16th note rhythms by removing the third note in each group of four.
Semi Quaver Groupings - 1 e + Continue learning new rhythm ideas with this grouping of four sixteenth notes with the fourth note removed.
Semi Quaver Groupings - e + a A new note value grouping made of three semi quavers starting on the 'e' count.
Sextuplets A subdivision that involves splitting the note into six equal beats. Learn about its notation and application here.
Simple And Compound Time Signatures General time signature theory has been discussed in a previous lesson. Here you will learn about the two main types of time signature and the differences between them.
Sixteen Beat '1 + a ' Rhythmic Variation Varying the rhythm of a standard 16 beat by removing those notes played on an 'a' count.
Sixteen Beat '1 e + ' Rhythmic Variation Varying the rhythm of a standard 16 beat by removing those notes played on an 'a' count.
Sixteen Beat '1 e a ' Rhythmic Variation Varying the rhythm of a standard 16 beat by removing those notes played on an '+' count.
Sixteen Beat 'e + a ' Rhythmic Variation Varying the rhythm of a standard 16 beat by removing any hi hat played on a numbered count.
Sticking For A Two Bar Abbreviated 16th Note Five Stroke Roll Altering the rhythm of the original single stroke 5 to create a slightly syncopated pattern.
Swing Time Notation An explanation of the marking you sometimes see after the tempo that changes the way notation is read.
Syncopation Basics - A Sixteenth Note Example Tempo refers to the speed a piece of music is played at, learn more in this free lesson.
Syncopation Basics - An Eighth Note Example An introduction to what syncopation is featuring written examples.
Time Signatures This is an absolutely essential topic to at least know the basics of as it is the basis of all things rhythmic. Learn what the two numbers mean and what you will and won't see in a time signature.