I feel that rhythms are much easier to learn when they are presented independently from the chord or chords. I think that it's good to break things down and study their components and then when you put them together you get it more easily and quickly! I have taught for many years and this have proven to be a very effective method.
Right on, keep up all the good work, I mean play!
Cheers, Tom~
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