6 Triplets Explained

COURSE: Rhythm Toolkit

FOCUS: This lesson explains triplets in blues music, where beats are subdivided into three, and aims to train the ear to recognize this rhythm in songs.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Listen to songs to identify when the triplet rhythm appears and disappears.
• Practice hearing triplets as a constant underlying bass rhythm in slow blues.
• Use examples to detect triplets at the end or middle of musical phrases.

REMEMBER:

• Triplets involve three subdivisions per beat, common in blues music.
• This rhythm can be consistent or vary throughout a song.
• Recognizing triplets helps in applying them to dance footwork later.