Organic Odd-Time Patterns - Modern Drummer Magazine

Organic Odd-Time Patterns

There are many ways we can approach writing patterns in odd time signatures. On one hand, we can write unique, choppier feels that match the given meter. This is a common go-to technique for many progressive bands, including my own group, Third Ion. On the other hand, we can write feels that smooth out the time signature. We’ll focus on that method in this month’s lesson.
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April 2018 Issue