Syncopation: A Quick Primer
Friday, April 22, 2016 by Chris Foley | Music Theory
So much of the music we encounter in popular styles is written with syncopated rhythm, and our students play these rhythms on a fairly consistent basis. But how do you explain the concept of syncopation to a young student? This video by Gregg Fine lays out the basics framed with easy-to-understand language and really clear visual examples:
More links:
- Rhythm 101: Syncopation & Counting by @JoeyDBassist
- Kyle Coughlin's lesson on Subdivided Syncopations
- A short article on syncopation from Jazz in America
- Wikipedia article
