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Composer's Handbook

3+3+2 Groove

A 3+3+2 grouping divides eight eighth notes unevenly inside 4/4.

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Accent a recurring 3+3+2 pattern across eight eighths in 4/4.

Example

Accent eighths 1, 4 and 7: the tresillo rhythm.

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