Paul Wandtke – Playing In Five – Expanded

Hey Sick Drummers!

Hey sick drummers, it’s time to check out some ways on how to group and count different variations in five. In the previous lesson, we focused on some very basic grooves in five all of which were performed around the same tempo. We also analyzed the similarities between 5/4, 5/8, and 5/16 bringing up the simple fact that odd time signatures are not so complex after all unless, of course, you have odd meter changes that are performed consecutively.

In this lesson we will break down the concept of playing in 5 into different groupings and breakdown the many ways on how to count these groupings.
The following topics can be found in Parts 1 and 2 of the pdf documents below.

PLAYING IN 5 EXPANDED: Lesson #2

In this lesson we will break down and discuss:

1) Two basic counting methods in 5 using groupings of 2s and 3s
2) Subdivided Counting
3) Using the cut off method of counting
4) Discussions of when to count and when not to count these methods of counting

Don’t Forget:

If you’re having trouble reading the notated examples please review my first lesson, “Reading Basics,” which can be found in the fifth issue of Sick Drummer. Also, you can hear the examples in the Sibelius Scorch player.

Please note: It’s always helpful to hire a local private drum teacher for extra help. For a complete list of drum instructors in your area, check out Vic Firth’s education team list at: http://www.vicfirth.com/education/edteam_roster.php

Hope to see you there! 

 

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Coming next: Mixing 5 & 7