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Piano Piano Learn to Play Piano Care Performances From Brandy Kraemer, your Guide to Piano Eighth & Quarter-Note Triplets, With Audio The triplet may very well be the most well known of all the tuplets. 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? ...(Read more) See More About:  musical tuplets  piano audio  beginner musical symbols 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. It's a lot easier than it sounds ...(Read more) See More About:  musical tuplets  piano audio  music theory The Disputed Sextuplet 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 ...(Read more) See More About:  musical tuplets  music theory  composing music ♫ Rhythm & Tempo Quizzes ♫ 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 terms: ▪ Beginner Rhythm & Note-Length Quiz ▪ Advanced Rhythm Quiz ▪ Tempo Command Quiz See More About:  musical quizzes  reading piano music  Piano Ads Piano Learn to Play Piano Piano Sheet Music Piano Lessons Piano Piano for Beginners Featured Articles Alla Breve Tempo Rubato Moderato & Its BPM Tempo Primo What Is Common Time? Tempo Glossary   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. 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 © 2011 About.com   Learn More: Irrational Rhythm Explained Tuplets in a Nutshell Rules of the Quadruplet   Follow me on: Advertisement