HAPI / Tongue Drum path
Foundations
First Patterns
Simple repeating melodic cells that feel complete.
Beginner14 min75 BPM
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Key concepts
- 3- and 4-note cells
- Loopable phrasing
- Steady pulse
Practice exercises
- 1Loop a 4-note cell 5 minutes
- 2Vary the last note each time
Today's challengeDamp a note deliberately Then play it again 3 BPM faster and keep it clean.
Practice tempo
75 BPM
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