Linear Patterns

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Linear Drumming Fundamentals

Defining the Concept

by Joel Rothman
Nov 30, 2017

A New Perspective - Part 2: Three-Over-Two Linear Polyrhythms

The three-over-two polyrhythm is made up of two contrasting rhythms (three equally spaced notes over two equally spaced notes) that are played simultaneously. We can build this polyrhythm by choosing one subdivision to act as a common denominator between the…

Aaron Edgar
Feb 23, 2017
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