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Habanera cell

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Rhythmic relationships

Habanera cell · 8 → 3 + 1 + 2 + 2

Tap the layers separately before combining them. Dots mark empty positions and solid marks indicate strokes. Numerical sequences give group lengths or onset positions.

Example

Reference / rhythmic example · 8 / 3 + 1 + 2 + 2

Reference / rhythmic example

8 3 + 1 + 2 + 2

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How do you check that the cycle boundary is stable?

AnswerRepeat the figure twice. The next starting point should line up with the same metronome position.

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References

Music Theory for the 21st-Century Classroom · Further reading

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