Step 2 — Rhythm Figure
Introduce Rhythmic Foundations Figure #1 and progressively build the groove.
Assigned Figure- Rhythmic Foundations → Syncopated 16th Note Grooves → Figure #1
Practice Focus
- Use Rhythmic Foundations → Syncopated 16th Note Grooves → Figure #1
- Review/count the rhythm figure without the metronome first
- Start with all downstrokes if needed
- Begin with the first three circled attacks
- Add one additional attack approximately every two repetitions
- Aim to place the performed rhythm behind the beat
- Introduce down/up strokes once comfortable
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Practice Loop #1 Reference Sheet
- Step 1: Subdivision
- Step 2: Rhythm Figure
- Step 3: Chord Progression
- Step 4: Full Play-Through
Practice Loop #1 — Subdivision → Groove Foundation
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Practice Loop #1 — 4 Steps
- 1 Subdivision Verbal Only
- 2 Rhythm Figure Build the Groove
- 3 Chord Progression Play With Chords
- 4 Full Progression All Together
Rhythm Figure Used in This Loop
Rhythmic Foundations → Syncopated 16th Note Grooves
Explore Other Figures
Once Practice Loop #1 feels comfortable, substitute another Syncopated 16th-Note Groove.
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Figure #2
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Figure #3
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Figure #4
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Figure #5
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Figure #6
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Figure #7