[liane-james]

Here is a link to a clear explanation of Takadimi:

http://www.takadimi.net/documents/Takadimi%20short%20guide%20for%20Web.pdf

[liane-james]

I have not yet seen Harp Dreams, but I think I recognize what you are describing. I learned this system in skills classes in my undergrad. We all cursed its existence at the time, but I have actually returned to it frequently since then.

Quarter Note: Ta

Two eighths: Ta-di

Four sixteenths: Ta-ka-di-mi (you’ll notice that the syllables line up)

Triplets: Ta-ki-da

Six sixteenths: Ta-va-ki-di-da-ma

I would love to hear if anyone has any more information!

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