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Solo Harmonica Study 2

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Tue, 01/15/2019 - 08:41
Duece32
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At the end of example 1.7 there are three one draws as a turnaround. They seem to be faster than the metronome beats. Is this correct or am I missing something?

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Tue, 01/15/2019 - 08:59
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David Barrett
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Hello Duece32. You are

Hello Duece32. You are correct, they are faster than the metronome, but not out of time. These are swing eighth notes. Eighth notes get half a beat (two of them make one click of the metronome). Listen to my recording to follow the swing/shuffle feel of those eighth notes. If you would like a definition of how swing eighths work, you can study them here https://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/rhythm_training

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Tue, 01/15/2019 - 15:25
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Turnaround

Thanks David. I thought that was what I was hearing on your recording.:Jerry

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Tue, 01/15/2019 - 15:34
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