Today we focused on irregular divisions of the beat (3 against 2 and 2 against 3) in both simple and compound duple meters. Do not confuse irregular divisions of the beat with irregular meter!!
An example of an irregular division of the beat in simple meter is the TRIPLET.
An example of an irregular division of the beat in compound meter is the DUPLE
An example of an irregular meter is 5/8 or 10/4 - these meters are not duple, triple, or quadruple!
As I stated in class, I recommend you reinforce your work on irregular divisions through the following activities:
- Review the handouts (Krueger & Kazez)
- Practice selections from Krueger 46-51
- Practice selections from Krueger 297-300
- For those of you who don't have the Krueger, you'll have to "hunt and peck" your way through the Berkowitz to find something comparable . . . or work with a classmate
Also . . .
- Practice tapping 2 against 3 and/or compose 2-handed rhythm exercises
- Practice cross-rhythms with classmates in small groups
