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Odd Times & Polyrhythms

Odd Meters Made Natural

5/4, 7/8, 9/8 and how to make them groove.

Levels
L4–L8
Instructor
Tommy
Includes
play-alongs
Free lessons
1 free lesson
5 lessons1h 22mPDF per lesson

5 lessons

What you'll play.

  1. 01

    Feeling 5/4

    Free

    Grouping 3+2 and 2+3. Take Five to Mission Impossible.

    Level
    L4
    Duration
    16 min
    Tempo range
    90–170 BPM
    Time signature
    5/4
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  2. 02

    Feeling 7/8

    Groove in seven without counting.

    Level
    L5
    Duration
    16 min
    Tempo range
    100–180 BPM
    Time signature
    7/8
    Start trial
  3. 03

    Compound Meters: 6/8, 9/8, 12/8

    The triplet family and the ballad feel.

    Level
    L4
    Duration
    15 min
    Tempo range
    60–120 BPM
    Time signature
    12/8
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  4. 04

    Fills in Odd Meters

    Landing on the one when the one moves.

    Level
    L7
    Duration
    18 min
    Tempo range
    90–160 BPM
    Time signature
    7/8
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  5. 05

    Switching Meters Mid-Song

    Transitions that feel inevitable.

    Level
    L8
    Duration
    17 min
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