Études

To get a feel for futtuplets in action, we need to be sure to listen to them in a musical context. I've included some free études (short musical pieces that highlight a specific technique) for students to hear quintuplet figures in a real-world setting. The backing loops  are very simple--usually just one or two measures long. By limiting the rhythm and the harmony, we can better focus on what's happening in the melody.

 I encourage advanced students to identify, transcribe, and play the futtuplets hidden in each song. 

Futtuplets in Motion

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  1. 1
    0:00/1:07
  2. 2
    0:00/1:11
  3. 3
    0:00/1:16
  4. 4
    0:00/1:48
  5. 5
    0:00/0:52
  6. 6
    Noir 1:14
    0:00/1:14
  7. 7
    0:00/0:49