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Odd Metering & Timing
Learn everything related to odd meters.
InstructorMarko Djordjevic
Total Length2h 35m
About Course
Odd Metering & Timing is a specialized course designed for drummers and rhythm section players aiming to master complex time signatures and rhythmic structures. Led by acclaimed drummer Marco Djordjevic, this course delves into the intricacies of odd meters, offering practical exercises and techniques to develop fluency in less common time signatures.
Throughout the course, students will explore various odd meters in 4/8/16, triplet possibilities, rhythm scales, subdivisions over multiple beats, and metric modulations. The curriculum emphasizes musical application, enabling learners to apply these concepts effectively in both accompaniment and soloing contexts.
By engaging with structured lessons and real-world scenarios, participants will enhance their rhythmic versatility, allowing them to navigate complex meters with confidence and creativity.
Course Content
- 5/4 Timing
- 7/4 Timing
- 9/4 Timing
- 5/4 with a 4:5 Metric Modulation
- 7/8 and 9/8 Timing
- 11/8 and 13/8 Timing
- 11/8 Based on a 5+6 Rhythmic Skeleton
- 15/8 Timing
- 19/16 and 21/16 Timing
- 10/16 Timing
- 17/16 Timing
- 5s and 7s
- 11/3 and 8/3 Timing
- 47/3 Timing
- 11/8 in Ternary Division
- 9/16 as a Metric Modulation from a Triplet-based Shuffle
- Vocalizing
- Pendulum Ride
- Polymetric Drum Set Piece 1
- Polymetric Drum Set Piece 2
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