Description
1 RHYTHMIC CELL = 1 PULSE
The number of symbols (dashes and/or dots) on each cell tells you what the subdivision of the pulse is :
1️⃣ A’ or A
2️⃣ B’ or B C D
3️⃣ E’ or E F G H I J K
4️⃣ L’ or L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Dashes mean rests. A rest is the absence of a sound for a defined period of time in music.
The dots represent the rhythms or notes that must be played with the instrument of your choice. The notes are musical sounds that have a pitch and duration. The pitch of the note refers to how high or low the note sounds. The duration of the note is the amount of time the note lasts.
If you use a musical instrument that allows you to control the duration of the note (like the guitar, the piano or the violin for example), then the dashes that appear after a dot extend the duration of the note.
Color codes on the cells allow you to easily identify similar rhythms in different subdivisions 🟢🟡🔴
It is important to first work on the rhythmic cells with only dashes (A’B’E’L’) counting them out loud in order correctly and using a metronome to be comfortable when you have to play rhythm (A to Z).
ℹ️ Dashes can also be replaced with ghost notes for advanced players.
