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title: 1 Tresillo Rhythm Explained
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson explains the Tresillo rhythm, its syncopated nature compared to the slow-quick-quick rhythm, and aims to help students identify and clap it to music.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Clap the slow-quick-quick rhythm first to feel how it fits on the beat.
- Switch to clapping the Tresillo rhythm to hear and feel the difference.
- Practice clapping along to the bass line of a song to identify the Tresillo.
- Try not to get distracted by other rhythms in the music while focusing on the Tresillo.

##REMEMBER
- The Tresillo is the base rhythm for many rhythms in the course.
- The Tresillo is syncopated, with the second beat occurring on two and a half.
- Identifying the Tresillo in music is crucial before moving to other lessons.
