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Practice Loop #1 • Step 3 of 4

Practice Loop #1

Subdivision → Groove Foundation

Metronome 55–68 BPM Practice Time 10–15 min
Step 3 of 4

Step 3 — Chord Progression

Apply the assigned rhythm figure to individual chords from Pop Progression #1.

Progression
  • Pop Progression #1

Practice Focus

  • Continue using Rhythmic Foundations → Syncopated 16th Note Grooves → Figure #1
  • Demonstration uses Pop Progression #1
  • Demonstration uses capo at fret 2
  • Practice one chord at a time
  • The loop repeats twice on each chord before changing
  • Maintain the relaxed behind-the-beat placement developed in Step 2
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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
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Practice Loop #1 — Subdivision → Groove Foundation

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Practice Loop #1 — 4 Steps

  1. 1 Subdivision Verbal Only
  2. 2 Rhythm Figure Build the Groove
  3. 3 Chord Progression Play With Chords
  4. 4 Full Progression All Together

Rhythm Figure Used in This Loop

Rhythmic Foundations → Syncopated 16th Note Grooves

Figure #1 — Used in This Loop
Rhythmic Foundations, Syncopated 16th Note Grooves — Figure #1 notation

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Once Practice Loop #1 feels comfortable, substitute another Syncopated 16th-Note Groove.

  • Figure #2 notation Figure #2
  • Figure #3 notation Figure #3
  • Figure #4 notation Figure #4
  • Figure #5 notation Figure #5
  • Figure #6 notation Figure #6
  • Figure #7 notation Figure #7
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