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Lesson 50 of 84 ยท Rhythm

Clave: The Rhythmic Key (Part 2)

Learn about clave: the rhythmic key (part 2): understand dotted rhythms and their values

What You'll Learn

Mixed meter alternates time signatures, like one measure of 4/4 followed by one of 3/4. It keeps listeners on their toes.

1

Understand dotted rhythms and their values

2

Compose a simple 4-beat rhythm pattern

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

Which note gets 4 beats in 4/4 time?