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Polyrhythms
two rhythms at once — three against two, the classic first polyrhythm
Plain prints every note in black, without the color coding.
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Three against two, written out
- Right hand alone: triplets, three per beat (count-in first)0:11
- Left hand alone: even eighths, two per beat (count-in first)0:11
- Both hands together: three against two, twice through (count-in first)0:15
Where the notes land
- Slow as syrup: “nice cup of tea” at half speed0:11
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