Melodic Ideas, Comping Patterns, Bass Lines and Drum Grooves in 7 (2+2+3) with Quarter notes and Eight notes

This part of the “Method for Improvisation in Odd Time Signatures” focuses on the second group of Odd Time Signatures, in “7” grouped as 2+2+3.

Whether the meter in 7 is written as 7/2, 7/4, 7/8 or 7/16, actually it depends on the tempo e.g. 7/2 and 7/4 are generally used for notation in slower tempos and 7/8 and 7/16 in quicker tempos.

In this section we will explore various Melodic ideas using the 2+2+3 groups, utilizing notes up to 8th note values. Further studies will focus on various patterns with 16th notes.

In the book are included the parts for ALL instruments: Melodic ideas in C, Bb and Eb instruments, Comping patterns for Guitar and Piano, Bass lines and Drum grooves. Each section has a short written instruction how the student should practice the exercises, so that he/she will benefit the most from them. Students are highly encouraged to examine the other included parts than the ones applicable to their own instrument in order to understand how it all fits in the “big” picture as an ensemble.

Through these very carefully selected examples, exercises and etudes (coming soon), the “complexity” and the “awkwardness” of these meters, will soon be replaced with a new and fresh outlook about these “strange”/ “odd” rhythms.

The student will also have access to Play-a-long tracks which will accompany the exercises and make practicing much more fun.

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