2 MODULES
20 LESSONS
2nd YEAR
Course description
In the second part of the course you will learn to read the eighth notes, with exercises taken from the authentic jazz repertoire. You will also learn to read irregular groups such as the triplet, and various combinations of rests and notes.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The eighth-note
In the first module you wil learn to read the eighth notes. The exercises are taken from authentic jazz pieces and contain more interesting rhythms and larger jumps.
Lesson 26
Subdivision of the pulse, the eighth note
Lesson 27
The eighth note after a dotted quarter
Lesson 28
Eight note and tie
Lesson 29
Dotted quarter in different positions of the measure
Lesson 30
Anacrusic and thetic rhythm
Lesson 31
Fourth interval
Lesson 32
Typical phrases of the Swing era
Lesson 33
Third, fourth, fifth and sixth intervals
Lesson 34
Acephalic rhythm
Lesson 35
Rhythmic shift in the phrase
Lesson 36
The bebop style
Lesson 37
Seventh and octave intervals
Irregular groups, eighth note triplets
In the second module, irregular groups are introduced, in particular the eight-note triplet. This figure is used extensively in jazz music and is the key point of the solfeggio course - part two. You will learn how to read the triplet in different contexts, including together with rests and ties.
Lesson 38
Irregular groups, the triplet
Lesson 39
Triplets in 3/4 time
Lesson 40
Triplet in different positions of the measure
Lesson 41
Alternation between triplets and eight note phrases
Lesson 42
Eighth notes triplet and tie
Lesson 43
Eight note triplets and rests
Lesson 44
Rhythmic shift of the accent
Lesson 45
Triplet with rests and tied notes