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Frank J Peter 2011-01-01 Time & Rhythm

Time & Rhythm: Downbeats & Upbeats

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Let’s take a look at Downbeats and Upbeats in action…

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    paula graham on 2016-11-18 at 10:43
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    I like the description of patterns: musical scaffolding..great I can see it..the scaffolding holds the melody together and in one place. So elegant.

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      Frank on 2019-08-21 at 14:17
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      Simplicity and elegance, yes! I really like your choice of the SCAFFOLDING.

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