Grundrhythmen
Grundrhythmen (literally "basic rhythms") is a term used in German-speaking music theory and pedagogy to denote the essential rhythmic patterns that underpin timing and groove in Western music. The concept refers to a core set of recurring motif types and timing relationships that students learn as a foundation for more complex rhythms. In pedagogy, Grundrhythmen are taught as practical patterns to develop a sense of tempo, meter, and subdivision; they are typically practiced through clapping, tapping, counting, and playing simple percussion.
These basic patterns are built from standard note values (whole, half, quarter, eighth notes) and rests, and
The specific list of Grundrhythmen is not universal; it varies between schools, instruments, and musical traditions.
See also: rhythm, meter, tempo, groove, percussion pedagogy.