Syncopation emphasizes weak beats in music. In a typical 4/4 time signature, beats 1 and 3 are strong while beats 2 and 4 are weak. Syncopation can be created by holding or sustaining notes over weak beats to stress them.
3. TOPIC 1 OSTINATO
Syncopation stresses or emphasizes weak beats. In a 4/4 Time signature, beats 1 and 3 are the strong
beats while beats 2 and 4 are considered as weak. Syncopation can be shown by tying or sustaining
notes that occur on weak beats.
Strong Weak Strong Weak Strong Weak Strong Weak
Beat: 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4