Dotted Rhythm

Distinguish long-short and short-long rhythm.

A dotted quarter is 1.5 quarter-note beats; an eighth is 0.5. The pair fills two beats in a 3:1 ratio.

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Beginner

80 BPM · 4/4 meter · With guidance

Long-short first, Long-short last, Short-long pairs, Quarter notes

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Developing

100 BPM · 4/4 meter · Without hints

Long-short first, Long-short last, Short-long pairs, Quarter notes

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Challenge

120 BPM · 4/4 meter · Without hints

Long-short first, Long-short last, Short-long pairs, Quarter notes

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