Syncopation Techniques: The Art of Sudden Silence

In music, syncopation is the act of emphasizing one beat in a rhythm, creating a sense of tension and release. But in our world, syncopation is a way of life.

Here are some syncopation techniques for the modern era:

• Misdirection: the art of looking one way, while going another.
• Dissonance: the science of being out of tune.
• Counterpoint: where two opposing forces meet.