Syncopation

Lesson 3/56 | Study Time: 5 Min
Course: Violin
Syncopation

Syncopation

The following example runs through the fingering for the D major scale using a rhythm containing eighth rests on each beat. This creates an effect known as syncopation, which means displacing the normal flow of accents, usually from on the beat to off the beat. Practice this example slowly at first and count carefully as you play.

This popular Caribbean song is in the key of D major. It features syncopated rhythms created by the use of ties. If you have trouble with these rhythms, practice them on one note and count them out loud. This is a good way to practice any new rhythm.

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