The Quarter Note Rest
This is a sixteenth note and is equal to half an eighth note. Therefore, two sixteenth notes equal one eighth note or four sixteenth notes equal one quarter note.
There are sixteen sixteenth notes in one bar of * time.
This example uses sixteenth notes throughout. Make sure that they are played consistently, even in sound and timing.
This example combines groups of four sixteenth notes together with eighth notes and rests.
This example uses sixteenth notes and rests only.
The Sixteenth Note Rest
This is a sixteenth note rest and indicates silence for the count of one sixteenth note.
If the first note of a group of four sixteenth notes is (A) tied to another note or (B) replaced by a sixteenth note rest, then the following two rhythmical figures are produced:
The first rhythmical figure listed here is introduced in the next example.
This example uses the second rhythmical figure listed, in the first bar. On the last beat of the second bar a slide is introduced. Start the slide somewhere further up the neck on the A string and slide into the first note C. As soon as you reach the C, strike it again.
If only the last note of a group of four sixteenth notes is played, then the following rhythmical figure is produced:
If only the first and fourth notes of a group of four sixteenth notes are played, then the rhythmical figures listed next are produced. The only difference between each, is the length of the first note.
The following examples incorporate the previous rhythmical figure in combination with previously covered concepts.
If only the first two notes of a group of four sixteenth notes are played, then the following rhythmical figures are produced. The only difference between each is the length of the second note.
The following three examples incorporate the previous rhythmical concept in conjunction with previously covered rhythms.
In order to develop a good understanding of the fine details of all the different rhythmical figures it is essential to listen to the recording and practice along with it as well as playing with a drum machine or drummer.
If only the first three notes of a group of four sixteenth notes are played, then the following two rhythmical figures are produced. The only difference between each is the length of the third note.
The following three examples incorporate the previous rhythmical concept in conjunction with previously covered rhythms.
If the second note of a group of four sixteenth notes is not played, then the following two rhythmical figures are produced. The only difference between each is the length of the first note.
This example incorporates the previous rhythmical concept in combination with previously covered rhythms.
If only the last two notes of a group of four sixteenth notes are played, then the following rhythmical figure is produced.
The following two examples incorporate the previous rhythmical figure in combination with previously covered rhythmical concepts.
If only the second note of a group of four sixteenth notes is played, then the following rhythmical figures are produced. The only difference between each is the length of the note.
The following Funk licks incorporate the previous rhythmical concept in combination with previously covered rhythms.
If only the second and third notes of a group of four sixteenth notes are played, then the following rhythmical figures are produced. The only difference between each is the length of the second note.
The following Funk licks incorporate the previous rhythmical concept in combination with previously covered rhythms.
If the third note of a group of four sixteenth notes is not played, then the following two rhythmical figures are produced. The only difference between each is the length of the second note.
The following Funk grooves incorporate the previous rhythmical concept in combination with previously covered rhythms.
If the second and fourth notes of a group of four sixteenth notes are played, then the following rhythmical figures are produced. The only difference between each is the length of the first note.
The following Funk grooves incorporate the previous rhythmical concept in combination with previously covered rhythms.
