Syncopation
The use of eighth rests can also result in a syncopated feel.
In * time the accent ( L ) is usually on the beat, i.e., on the number part of the count.
Syncopation is when an accent is on the second half of the beat i.e., on the "+" part of the beat.
An example of syncopation is:
This accent can be achieved by playing the note louder or by the use of ties or rests as in the previous examples in this lesson.
Here are two more examples of syncopation.
To play the rest in this example, the strings can be muted by releasing the pressure on the fretted A note. Your left hand finger still remains in contact with the string. Also, your right hand fingers can be used to stop the string vibrating.
Here is an example where syncopation is achieved using a rest.
Here is the same example where the syncopation is achieved with a tie.
