6/8 Time is so much more than six identical and equivalent pulses strung together…
6/8 Time defines a recurring pattern of two “3-nesses”… where the first 3-ness which starts on “the 1” gets a bit more emphasis than the second three-ness, which starts on “the 4”.
If you haven’t done so already, watch a VIDEO that explains how to do these two-fisted rhythm studies for maximum benefit.
6 Right versus 2 Left (@ 60, 100, 140, 180 BPM)…
6 Left versus Right 2 (mirror image of the above)…
Alternating Hands, Left First…
Alternating Hands, Right First (mirror image of the above)…
Watch Frank model one way to study-practice the patterns above…