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Ask Andrew: Rhyming Couplets

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In this episode, AMEB Theory Specialist Andrew Raiskums demonstrates how to write a rhythm to a given couplet, highlights crucial beat division rules in 4/4, how to identify anacruses and creates interesting note groupings that result in textural rhythms.

Applicable for Theory of Music and Musicianship students in grades 1, 2 and 3.

Stay tuned for the bonus melody at the end!

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Ask Andrew videos are quick and easy music theory tutorials delivered by AMEB Theory Specialist Andrew Raiskums, answering all your burning music theory questions.

Ask Andrew: Rhyming Couplets
Andrew Raiskums demonstrates how to write a rhythm to a given couplet.
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