ABSTRACT
Diminuted triplets add rhythmic energy to music. When employed over several beats or measures, diminuted triplets act as a textural device, becoming an accompanimental figure that gives support to or ornaments a melodic line. Play the example below to hear this usage of diminuted triplets:
Performing Diminuted Triplets
Count diminuted triplets using a combination of techniques studied thus far: use “+’s” on regular divisions and numbers (123) on the diminuted triplets, as shown below. This allows you to reinforce the beat and division while getting the sound of the triplet in your ear. If you have difficulty, begin by clapping divisions while articulating the rhythm, then change to clapping the beat while articulating.
