Basics

Inspiration Groove 9/4

This chapter covers some of the basic techniques of odd meter drumming. Lets start with a groove in 9/4 to inspire you and show a little bit of the potential of the odd meter concept. Don’t worry, we explain the groove in greater detail through out the chapter.
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4/4 Beat A Well-Known Structure

Learn what time base most modern music is based on. Madonna, Robin Williams among other pop artists rarely leaves this time base. Many people have unconsciously become used to this rhythmic structure and it have become a well-known feel. Read more about it!
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The Odd Structure

Most common 4/4 beats contain rhythm figures in groupings of 2 or 4, even numbers. For example a 4/4 bar are often divided into 4 groups of 16th notes. But what happens when you add odd number of notes, lets incorporate a group of 3 and se what happens. Learn the secret!
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Common Odd Meters

Explore our examples of common odd meters. This overview can help you to get inspiration and a fast introduction to the odd meter style of drumming. Watch instruction videos!
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The Benefit Of Singing

For drummers that are unfamiliar to odd meter groupings singing is a good way to understand and to develop a comfortable feel for the structure. A useful goal for all understanding of music is to be able to sing all the parts you want your hands and feet to produce. If your brain can’t understand and send the right signals to your muscles the music won’t sound as intended. Explore singing drummer and tutorial video!.
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Odd Meter Vocabulary

Learn the art of vocalizing rhythms by a concept from Indian Tabla drummers. Each grouping of rhythm is given a vocabulary name. By combining them and sing them in phrases the understanding of odd meter can be developed to a great extent. When you’re playing live with a band and actually making music hum these phrases during drumming, it will improve your phrasing and time keeping! Explore the secret!
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