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Rhythm & Meter Concepts

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Cross-Rhythms

Changing Meter

Unusual Meters

While most songs heard on a contemporary radio station are in 4/4, not all pop songs are.  Here are some examples.

Symmetrical Compound Meter: 6/8, 12/8

Asymmetrical Simple Meter: 5/4, 7/4, 11/4 & more

Asymmetrical Compound Meter: 5/8, 7/8, 13/8, and more

 

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Melodic & Harmonic Concepts

Classical & Jazz Samples