linear Phrases Using
Single Sixteenths
The following exercises use the single stroke concept to create linear phrases between the
hands and feet. A linear phrase is one where no two notes are played at the same time, AIL
examples are played hand-to-hand leading with the right hand. They begin by incor-
porating single notes with the feet, working up to groups of four notes. ‘These exercises
are a great way of improving side to side and top to bottom movement between the limbs.
Start each example slowly and try to maintain even strokes throughout.
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