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Modular Phonetic Rhythm, Level II Pairs Worksheet

Level II rhythmic syllable pairs for developing your ukulele strums vocabulary and sharpen your reading chops.

Published: 12 May 2012 Updated: 11 Mar 2022 • Visits: 115 • Code: MPR22

Topic: Rhythm Instruments: Ukulele ANY Music Subjects: Rhythm • Reading • Beginner • Intermediate • Improvisation • Strums

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Modular Phonetic Rhythm, Level II Pairs Worksheet

Level II rhythmic syllable pairs for developing your ukulele strums vocabulary and sharpen your reading chops.

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Level II along with Level I is a mainstay rhythmic component of contemporary music. Mastering these two levels goes a long way for improving your reading and improvisations.

These rhythmic pairs are the vocabulary for improv, reading, and strums.

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Level II Rhythmic Syllables

These are the Six Modular Phonetic Rhythmic Syllables, with counts that are used in used in PDF.

Modular Phonetic Rhythm, Level II Pairs Worksheet…

Level II Alternate Notation

Here are some of the alternate rhythmic notations in common use.

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