Polyrhythm: Polyrhythm occurs when two or more different subdivisions of the beat are played simultaneously, but both subdivisions fit within the same overall time signature or pulse. The instruments are playing different rhythms that are based on different subdivisions (e.g., one…
Basics of Syncopation
Syncopation is all about disturbing the natural flow of rhythm, something that our ears are very familiar with. When that flow is broken, that attracts a lot of attention of the listener because it’s unexpected. Using too much of syncopated rhythm…