3A. Rhythm Pyramid 1

The rhythm pyramid is an excellent exercise to learn note values and practice counting.

From top to bottom, note values are diminished successively while the motif is maintained throughout to develop your feel for the differing note lengths.

Play the rhythm pyramid to the metronome from top to bottom and back. Tap the beats and count along. Play to the CD drum tracks after you’ve played successfully to the metronome.

rhythm pyramid

More rhythm pyramid exercises:

  1. Play the rhythm pyramid to the metronome at 80 bpm with the clicks marking four quarter beats.
  2. Play the rhythm pyramid to the metronome at 40 bpm, the clicks marking beats one and three.
  3. Play the rhythm pyramid to the metronome at 40 bpm, the clicks marking beats two and four.

 

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