ben ritmato
Italian composer
Definition
Well-rhythmed, with precise rhythmic articulation. Gershwin's direction for Prelude No. 1, emphasising the jazz-influenced rhythmic drive.
Interpretive Guidance
Ben ritmato in Gershwin means the off-beat accents must land exactly — not approximately. Use a firm touch on the syncopated notes and keep the pulse rock-steady in the left hand, exactly as a jazz drummer would hold the groove.