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Triplet hook
An original chorus in a melodic rap style: eighth notes on the minor pentatonic mixed with triplets, climbing higher in the second half. Joins flow with a clean melody.
An original chorus written for the app, in a melodic rap style. Eighth notes on the minor pentatonic alternate with triplets, and the second half climbs higher, reaching the minor seventh above the root, before settling on a long root note. It's sung twice on “lah”, with no ladder. The exercise joins flow with a clean melody: even rhythm underneath, steady pitch on top.
How to do it
- Listen to the piano play along in “Along with piano” mode and follow the shape: eighths, triplets, long note, then higher.
- Sing on “lah”. Keep the eighths even and make the triplets light, with the first note on the beat.
- Keep the pulse in your body with a small nod, especially as the melody rises.
- On the piano roll, check that triplets are three equal segments, and the long note stays level.
- Sing it twice. If it gets messy, lower the tempo with the slider before repeating.
Coach's tip: Keep the eighths even and the triplets light and right on the beat. The second phrase goes higher – don’t speed up as the melody rises.
What to watch out for
The second phrase goes higher, and singers speed up as the melody rises, so keep the pulse the same. Triplets can turn into two rushed notes and a late one. Keep them small and relaxed. The notes near the top can go sharp if you push. Stay light. After the long root note, rest properly before the next breath. If anything tightens, stop and lower the tempo or take a break.
Who it's for
For intermediate singers who've tried a few flow exercises and want to put rhythm and melody together in a song-like phrase. Use it in the main block. Before it, practice “Triplet flow” so the triplets feel natural. After it, try “Melodic rap verse” for a longer line with an off-beat entry and an ad-lib.
Opens the app in your browser. Free to start, no account needed. Put on headphones first.
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