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Lesson 42 of 84 · Rhythm
The Backbeat in Rock (Part 2)
Learn about the backbeat in rock (part 2): understand dotted rhythms and their values
What You'll Learn
Swing rhythm stretches the first note of each pair and shortens the second, giving jazz and blues their characteristic groove.
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Understand dotted rhythms and their values
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Compose a simple 4-beat rhythm pattern
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
Which note gets 4 beats in 4/4 time?