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Rhythm Training — Medium
Eighth-note subdivisions and syncopation. Develop an internal clock that holds up under rhythmic variety.
5 minutes
BPM 65–115
Tablature
First few measures of the exercise.
How to Practice
- 1Mute a string and pick the rhythm patterns shown on screen.
- 2Pay close attention to off-beat and syncopated patterns.
- 3Keep your picking hand moving in a steady down-up motion for eighth notes.
- 4Rests are just as important as notes — silence is part of the rhythm.
Tips & Techniques
- •Count '1-and-2-and-3-and-4-and' for eighth notes.
- •For syncopation, accent the 'and' beats — feel the push.
- •Keep your foot tap steady even when the rhythm shifts.
- •Record yourself and compare against the metronome.
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