Description
A syncopated rhythm is any rhythm that puts emphasis on a beat, or subdivision of a beat, that isn't normally emphasized. Simply put - we accent beats other than the downbeats.
A standard reggae rhythm, with accent on the upbeats, is a simple form of syncopation.
Lesson Info
Instructor
Ben Lindholm
Tutorial Lessons
- Metal Rhythm Workout II: Intro
- Syncopation
- Syncopated Rhythm #1: Two Hits
- Syncopated Rhythm #2: Three Hits
- Syncopated Rhythm #3: Four Hits
- Syncopated Rhythm #4: Five Hits
- Syncopated Rhythm #5: Six Hits
- 8th Note Triplets #1: One Beat Only
- 8th Note Triplets #2: Add Some Evil
- 8th Note Triplets #3: Combo
- Let's Mix It Up
- Slow Jam Track for Syncopated Rhythm #5
- Slow Jam Track for 8th Note Triplets #1
- Slow Jam Track for 8th Note Triplets #2
- Slow Jam Track for 8th Note Triplets #3
- Slow Jam Track for Let's Mix It Up
