by Ed Soph Independence may mean playing two or more rhythmic patterns simultaneously. It may also mean playing two or more rhythmic patterns simultaneously and coordinating different accent patterns within those rhythmic patterns.Here are some basic exercises in accent coordination which you may find helpful to your jazz technique and conception. We shall use eighth note triplets for the examples. The exercises may also be played as quarter note and sixteenth note triplets.The basic accent patterns with eighth note triplets are:   Maintain the 2 and 4 accent pattern of the ride rhythm. Also, play the hi-hat on 2 and 4. Upon playing these exercises the first time, the ride pattern will want to accent with the snare pattern, or the snare pattern will fall with the accent pattern of the ride. Here is a practice scheme which will help to develop independence. Practice slowly. Listen. Watch what you are […]

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