17 Triple Rhythm Explained

COURSE: Rhythm Toolkit

FOCUS: This lesson explains how triple rhythm fits into dance, comparing it to a previous shuffle rhythm and highlighting its different feel due to shifted subdivisions.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Focus on the shifted 'and' placement in the bar for triple rhythm.
• Notice that the one and three beats are shortened in this rhythm.
• Pay attention to the elongation of the two and four beats compared to the previous rhythm.
• Practice feeling the different body sensation when dancing to this rhythm.

REMEMBER:

• Triple rhythm is similar to shuffle rhythm but with subdivisions in different places.
• The feel of a rhythm changes based on which beats are shortened or elongated.
• Understanding beat variations helps adapt dancing to different musical feels.