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Topic: ask : how to practice compound against simple beats?? (Read 1418 times)

fuguesinfonia

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ask : how to practice compound against simple beats??

on: January 10, 2010, 08:37:09 AM

hi everyonee this is my very first post =D
i am 16, started learning piano at 10, and now in grade 5.

i'd like to ask for advice on getting the 2 against 3 and 3 against 4 rhythm correct, i'm having difficulties with this =((

your help would be much appreciated =DDDDD thanks!!

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sheena

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Re: ask : how to practice compound against simple beats??

Reply #1 on: January 10, 2010, 07:11:33 PM

Hi and welcome to the forum!

About 3 against 4, play 3 continually a couple of times, with your left hand for example, then stop and play 4 with your right hand, at the same tempo as the 3. Alternate between cycling the 3 and the 4 until it feels comfortable. Then put the triplets on "autopilot", play several times and then let the 4 join in at the same tempo. This works well when the final speed is fast and it's easier than trying to figure out where each note should go by slowing down. You only have to match the notes at the beats.

You could also practise this away from the piano by tapping your hands. Use the same principle for 3 against 2, which should be easier.

Hope this makes sense