Free Masterclass · 53 Minutes
Not sure what eighth notes and triplets actually mean? Confused by time signatures like 7/8?
A deep dive into the naming system behind rhythmic values — what the names actually mean, and the rules that follow once you choose them. Taught by Yshai Afterman.
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If this resonates with you, the next step is joining one of the group classes — where you'll build on these foundations week by week, with personal feedback and a community of serious students.
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Once you choose what to call your main grid of beats, a whole set of relationships unfolds — half notes, 8th notes, 16th notes and beyond.
The common confusion between rhythmic terminology and basic fractions — and why sorting this out changes how you hear and read rhythm.
This is foundational knowledge that makes every lesson, every sheet, every conversation about rhythm clearer from this point forward.
Yshai has been teaching Middle Eastern percussion online since 2010 — one of the longest-running programs in the field. His method emphasizes deep understanding of rhythm, composition, and improvisation over memorizing patterns.