The concept of polyrhythms is an often misunderstood topic. This article will attempt to clarify and explain what polyrhythms are and how they are interpreted and played. We assume a basic understanding of musical notation and rhythmic concepts. None of the material is difficult to understand, although if some of the concepts are new it may take a little while for things to gel. Don't worry if everything doesn't make sense on the first reading. Try to absorb the basic concepts and as you become more familiar with polyrhythms things will start to come together. Polyrhythms are found in just about all types of music. You may discover that you are already using polyrhythms in your playing. Hopefully this article will help you further develop your understanding and allow you to learn and apply new polyrhythms easily.