4 Limb Independence (part 2)
Even more exercises played against the standard jazz ride pattern.
4 Limb Independence (part 3)
More exercises played against the standard jazz ride pattern.
4 Limb Independence
The ability to play rhythms against each other is important no matter what style of music you play. These exercises vary the three limbs against the standard jazz ride pattern.
“Totally Awesome” Polyrhythm
This is a creative use of a 4 over 3 polyrhythm.
Bass Drum Polyrhythm in 3
You can play a really cool sounding polyrhythm by phrasing the bass drum every 3 sixteenth notes in a standard 4/4 pattern. This can add some rhythmic tension to your playing.