- Sonata in Eb,Op. 22, Second Movement (L.v. Beethoven)
Meter: ____
Pulse note: ____
Notice the syncopation in mm. 4–5.
Theory Trainer
Exercise 12aRhythm tapping with dotted half as pulse noteThe Triplet
Insimple meter, the beat may be divided into three equal parts by use of the triplet.Note that:
- The triplet divides the beat into three equal parts where you normally have two equal parts.
- Triplets are commonly identified by a “ 3 ”placed above or below the group of notes, sometimes with the
addition of a bracket. - In a series of triplets, only the first groups may have the “ 3 ”and the bracket.
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MODULE 12
Workbook Exercises 12.1–12.4OR OR
“3” ABOVE the notes Triplet with BRACKET