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Odd Meters

Playing in 7, 9 and 5 without losing the flow.

Intermediate18 min90 BPM

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Key concepts

  • Grouping 3+2+2
  • Feeling odd cycles
  • Accent placement

Practice exercises

  1. 1Groove in 7 for 4 minutes
  2. 2Switch 4/4 to 7/8 smoothly

Today's challengePlay each note 8 times, listen — unbroken, at 70 BPM.

Practice tempo

90 BPM

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