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"We Got Rhythm"
A One-Page Reference to Common Rhythm Terms

When I was teaching at the college level and regularly taught beginning, intermediate, and advanced courses on guitar, I created a one-page reference of many of the common rhythm terms. It is reproduced here for your convenience. I hope you find it useful.

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Jeff Anvinson, owner/operator of JLA Music

"We Got Ryhthm" a one-page reference to common rhythm terms - copyright 2015 Jeffrey L Anvinson

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