3/4 Time Signatures and Dotted Half Notes

3/4 Time Signatures and Dotted Half Notes (Rhythm Lesson and Exercises No.4-6). Follow the advice at the beginning for free but if you want to do all 60 rhythm exercises check out my Classical Guitar Method Volume 2. This lesson covers how to understand 3/4 time signatures and dotted half notes. I also explain the structure and rhythmic hierarchy of the time signature and context for playing repertoire. Here’s the YouTube Lesson Link if you want to watch it there.

Times and Sections

  • 0:00 – Introduction
  • 0:30 – 3/4 Time Signature and the Rhythmic Hierarchy
  • 2:38 – Thoughts on Repertoire vs Structure
  • 4:54 – Different Counting Experiences
  • 6:10 – Dotted Half Notes
  • 7:30 – Exercise No.4
  • 9:31 – Exercise No.5
  • 10:04 – Exercise No.6
  • 10:51 – Final Thoughts

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Bradford Werner
Bradford Werner

Bradford Werner is a classical guitarist and publisher from Victoria, BC, Canada. He originally created this site for his students at the Victoria Conservatory of Music but now shares content with guitarists worldwide. Curating guitar content helps students absorb the culture, ideas, and technique of the classical guitar. Bradford also has a YouTube channel with over 100,000 subscribers and 14 million views. He taught classical guitar at the Victoria Conservatory for 16 years and has freelanced in Greater Victoria for 25 years. See more at his personal website.

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