originating from the hip-hop movement, it consists of jerky rhythmic patterns, smooth linear robot-like movements, syncopation and helicopter spins with the dancer on the floor on his or her back
Breakdance
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Arpeggio Patterns
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Technique
Arpeggio patterns are repeated right hand orders such as , , or . On classical guitar, practicing fixed patterns helps: build…
Retardando
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Italian
to hold back, holding back, held back (gradual change of tempo)
Rit.
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Italian
Ritardando; to hold back, holding back, held back (gradual change of tempo)
Ritard.
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Italian
Ritardando; to hold back, holding back, held back (gradual change of tempo)
Ritardando
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Italian
to hold back, holding back, held back (gradual change of tempo)
Ritardare
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Italian
to hold back, holding back, held back (gradual change of tempo)
Ritardato
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Italian
to hold back, holding back, held back (gradual change of tempo)
Syncopation
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Theory
Syncopation shifts expected accents, creating tension and forward motion. On guitar, this can appear as: tied notes across be…