Rhythmic Exercise Generator
Practice rhythms common in Black music genres
How to Use the Rhythm Generator
1. Select your difficulty level and preferred genre
2. Click "Generate New Pattern" to create a rhythm exercise
3. Use the metronome to practice at your preferred tempo
4. Try to replicate the pattern by clapping or playing on a surface
5. Study both the visual representation and text description
Understanding the Notation
• X: Strong beat/accent
• x: Regular beat
• -: Rest
• >: Syncopated accent
Benefits of Rhythm Training
• Develop better timing and groove
• Understand syncopation patterns in Black music
• Improve your ability to feel and maintain time
• Master genre-specific rhythmic elements
• Build a foundation for improvisation
Genre-Specific Patterns
Gospel
Features strong emphasis on beats 2 and 4, with syncopated handclaps and tambourine patterns.
Funk
Emphasizes the "one" with complex syncopated patterns and ghost notes.
Jazz
Incorporates swing feel with emphasis on beats 2 and 4, plus triplet-based patterns.
Hip-Hop
Features boom-bap patterns, trap rhythms, and syncopated hi-hat patterns.