Rhythm
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GenreWhat is a rhythm genre?Genre is the broad musical family of the groove, like pop, folk, or dance. It sets the overall feel before you fine-tune the details.
PatternWhat is a rhythm pattern?A pattern is the repeating beat shape inside the style. Think of it as the groove blueprint your kick, snare, hats, bass, and chords follow.
Melody PlacementWhat is melody placement?Melody placement describes where the sung idea lands against the beat. A downbeat feels grounded, a pickup leans into the bar, and syncopation pushes against the pulse.
ChordWhat is chord rhythm?This sets how the harmony behaves in time. Hold means long support, pulse means steady repeated hits, and comp means a more active rhythmic accompaniment.
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