Watch the video lesson below. The relevant content appears below the lesson.
Review
Take a moment to review macrobeats and microbeats in triple meter.
Syllable Review
Say the following to yourself:
“Macrobeats in triple meter are DU DU DU DU.”
“Microbeats in triple meter are DU DA DI, DU DA DI, DU DA DI, DU DA DI.”
Reading Macrobeats and Microbeats in 6/8
The time signature 6/8 tells us that the macrobeats (DU) will be represented by a dotted quarter note, and that microbeats (DU DA DI) will be represented by three paired eighth notes.
Rhythm Cells
Let’s look at the possible combinations of macrobeats and microbeats in triple meter. There are only four possible combinations. Chant each of these rhythm cells several times.
Reading Familiar Patterns
Just as we did in duple meter, we will combine these rhythm cells into four-macrobeat rhythm patterns. These eight rhythm patterns will be part of your musical vocabulary. Read them with rhythm syllables in their familiar and unfamiliar order.
Resources
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Worksheet