Time & Rhythm: A Two-Fisted Study in 6/8 Time

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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)…

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6 Left versus Right 2 (mirror image of the above)…

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Alternating Hands, Left First…

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Alternating Hands, Right First (mirror image of the above)…

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Watch Frank model one way to study-practice the patterns above…

learn more… A Two-Fisted Study in Paradiddles