About Piano: Tuplets & Irrational Rhythm

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Piano Piano Learn to Play Piano Care Performances From Brandy Kraemer, your Guide to Piano Counting Eighth & Quarter-Note Triplets, With Audio The triplet may very well be the most well known of all the tuplets; and if you're familiar with Beethoven's classic "Moonlight Sonata" -- written in common time with eighth-note triplets -- you'll know they can create a smooth, waltz-like feel. But what about quarter-note and sixteenth-note triplets? ... (Learn more) The Duplet and Its Trickery A duplet looks just like a pair of beamed eighth-notes, but its rhythmic properties are a bit more complex. An eighth-note duplet spans three normal eighth-notes; and if you don't where to place the beat, they'll prove to be a bit difficult at first ... (Learn more) The Disputed Sextuplet and Its Variants If you're ever in a room full of musical theorists, mention the word "sextuplet" (or "sestolet") and leave for 20 minutes -- chances are when you get back they'll still be debating its true meaning: Get a breakdown of each variant ... (Learn more) ♫ Rhythm & Tempo Quiz ♫ It may take some time to get the hang of irrational rhythm at first -- but brushing up on the basics of straight rhythm is a big help: Test yourself on note-lengths, rests, time signatures, and tempo marks ... (Continue to Quiz) Piano Ads Music Lessons Piano Sheet Music Learn Music Theory Music Reading Music Symbols Featured Articles   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Brandy Kraemer Piano Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Piano newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Learn More: Irrational Rhythm Explained Tuplets in a Nutshell Rules of the Quadruplet Advertisement