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Rhythmic Conversions – Part 5: Brazilian Grooves and the Half-Note Triplet

by Steve Fidyk On 31st Oct 2017

In this lesson we’ll superimpose a new tempo over an existing pulse using a half-note-triplet subdivision. We’ll then manipulate the subdivision to create Brazilian grooves in the new tempo. I recommend that you practice these patterns with a metronome and work through them slowly until you gain control of the rhythm.

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