The third article in the lessons of Bruno Meeus features Dominant Polymeters in ¾. This is were the lessons takes off to the level where you have to study on a highly concentrated and focused level, starting off in slow tempo\'s. Bruno takes us to the chapter \'Dia Meters\' in his book. The lesson gives you insight in odd groupings and contains tom ostinatos in different versions.
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Warm-up With Both Hands
When playing two different meters simultaneously, both limbs should be equal as strong, in order to avoid rhythmic confusion. The example we use is a four against three combination. It is like paradiddles alternating, only now it’s the meters that alternate
Two polymeters mutually combined
The next step is to increase the dominance of one of the polymeters by using different sound sources. Play the right hand polymeter (4 note melody) on 2 toms: listen to the audio track for an example.
Super Dominant polymeters
By omitting one beat per four beats the polymeter (4 note melody) will now become a super dominant polymeter.
Lesson #3: Dominant Polymeters in ¾
Download the pdf of the lesson on the right. It contains all three variations of the Dominant Polymeters in ¾.
For more information about Bruno, click his artist page linked to this lesson.
Or, click directly to the page of his drum book \'Dia Meters, not for drummers only\'