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RHYTHM · LESSON 06 OF 12 · 4/4

Make a long–short pair.

Compare evenly spaced eighth notes with a relaxed long–short rhythm.

Count alongLONG-short · LONG-shortFeel “LONG-short, LONG-short” while keeping the main beat.
The idea

This introductory swing model uses a 2:1 ratio. Real swing can vary with style and tempo.

See & hearTry an example before the quiz

Each beat has a long two-thirds sound and a short one-third sound. The short count-in plays before the example.

Swing · long–short (2:1)
4/4 · proportional timing sketch (not engraved notation)

Your exercises

See → Hear → Tap

Each mode has its own result
01Read

See the rhythm

Look at the notes and choose the matching rhythm pattern.

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02Listen

Hear the rhythm

Play the example, then choose what you heard.

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03Imitate

Tap the rhythm

Copy the note attacks and check your timing.

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Read and Listen grade the answers you select. Tap compares your recorded taps with the target rhythm. Results are stored only in this browser.