Rhythm types

[Casezilla]

Currently, the only sort of style of rhythm I know is an isorhythm, which is a repeated rhythm using different notes, to my knowledge. I would love to know more rhythm types, and was wondering if anyone felt like sharing the names and descriptions of any?

Note: I don't know what it would be called rather than style of rhythm, so forgive my earlier phrasing.


Thank you!
~Casey

[colcifer]

anthony jackson records shall be your guide, young padawan

[Casezilla]

Perhaps, but I need to know the actual names of the types of rhythms..

[JimK]

Ostinato- A motif, phrase or theme repeated over & over at the same pitch level.
They can be found from Stravinsky's "The Rite Of Spring" to Chicago's "25 Or 6 To 4".

Afro-Cuban & various Latin music have many rhythms with an associated feel...Samba, Bossa Nova, Merengue, etc.
If you're asked to play a Samba...know the rhythm so you can pull it off/fake it.

Tumbaos & Claves are other terms you should know.

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Originally Posted by Casezilla

Currently, the only sort of style of rhythm I know is an isorhythm, which is a repeated rhythm using different notes, to my knowledge. I would love to know more rhythm types, and was wondering if anyone felt like sharing the names and descriptions of any?

Note: I don't know what it would be called rather than style of rhythm, so forgive my earlier phrasing.


Thank you!
~Casey

What you seek could be generalized as; Polyrhythms. Here are some links that come up searching 'Polyrhythms". I searched Google. Your favorite search site might produce other results. Hope that helps, 8-)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyrhythm
http://www.drumsdatabase.com/drums-polyrhythms.htm
http://www.drummingweb.com/lessons/lesson13.htm