Beautiful! That’s the goal…syncopation makes the stuff swing! Obviously I introduce the first few etudes without syncopation for those that still have trouble understanding the rhythms. I do by all means want to encourage any other students that already have a good understanding of syncopation, to go back and do the same with these initial etudes. It’s a great exercise and breathes new life into the music. Take the initiative to explore…That’s what jazz is supposed to be all about….