Some students ask me if this kind of figure is ever used and I always
tell them that it forms part of the musical language and so has to be mastered,
in addition to helping to control the other figures. Many drummers use this kind of figure to very good effect in their breaks,so you should practise it with as much dedication as the other figures.
quarter note = 50-60 Work at low speeds so that you can clearly hear all the values and control the rhythmic changes. Be careful when changing from one figure to another to avoid mordents. Be very exacting with yourself in your first steps. Then lower the speed by 5-point intervals until you reach 40. Once you have done this you can increase the speed until you reach your limit.
quarter note = 50-60 Work at low speeds so that you can clearly hear all the values and control the rhythmic changes. Be careful when changing from one figure to another to avoid mordents. Be very exacting with yourself in your first steps. Then lower the speed by 5-point intervals until you reach 40. Once you have done this you can increase the speed until you reach your limit.
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