How to Improve Rhythm and Syncopation

Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur

Music Commentary, Jazz, Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Saxophone, Jazz Theory, Jazz Bass, Jazz Piano, Education, Music, Jazz Guitar, Jazz Solo, Jazz Standards, Jazz Trumpet, How To

4.8 • 536 Ratings

🗓️ 1 April 2024

⏱️ 9 minutes

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In this captivating episode, Brent explores the intricacies of rhythm and syncopation, offering invaluable insights and practical exercises to enhance your musical prowess. Through a listener's inquiry about improving left-hand steadiness while navigating syncopated rhythms in the right hand, Brent expertly breaks down fundamental rhythmic concepts, guiding through various subdivisions and metronome exercises to strengthen their rhythmic foundation. With clear explanations and relatable exam...

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0:00.0	This episode is sponsored by the Learned Jazz Standards Inner Circle.
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0:29.5	That's LJSinnerCircle.com or find the link in the show notes.
0:34.8	Now, on to today's episode.
0:53.3	Music the show notes. Now, on to today's episode. All right. What's going on, everybody very Brent here from Learn Jazz Standards.
0:55.8	Welcome to another episode of the podcast and another month of the podcast.
1:00.7	Really excited for you to be here.
1:02.8	In case you're new, I'm answering your jazz questions five days a week to help you have
1:07.0	more fun than ever play music and fast track your journey to jazz success.
1:12.9	All right, we have a really great question today.
1:14.7	Let's give it a listen.
1:16.0	Hi, Brent.
1:16.7	My name is Jeff.
1:17.9	You're a terrific teacher and I've learned a lot from you.
1:20.5	I play piano.
1:21.9	Do you have any exercises or suggestions on how to improve rhythm and in particular,
1:26.2	how to keep the left hand steady while
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