Additive Rhythm and Divisive Rhythm - Divisive Rhythm

Divisive Rhythm

For example: 4/4 consist of one measure (whole note: 1) divided into a stronger first beat and slightly less strong second beat (half notes: 12), which are in turn divided, by two weaker beats (quarter notes: 1234), and again divided into still weaker beats (eighth notes: 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &).

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