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Djent Series - Part II

Instructor: Chris Feener
Topic: Rhythm
Style: Metal
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    Djent Series Part 2 - Rhythmic Displacement Chris Feener
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    Instructor: Chris Feener Level: Intermediate Topic: Rhythm Style: Metal

    Excerpt: Alright, so let's get down to business with part II of last month's instalment; "Djent Series"! An important element of djent metal is how the guitars and drums converse to create multiple meters, hence, "polymeter". There are tons of ways to implement odd groupings by accenting the guitar riff within the drums (or in a huge percentage of modern cases, MIDI...

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    Djent Series Part 2 - 16th Note Offset Chris Feener
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    Instructor: Chris Feener Level: Advanced Topic: Rhythm Style: Metal

    Excerpt: Let's take this whole rhythmic concept into awkward territory by playing a riff which holds a pulse of 17/16. So let's analyze what is happening... We'll be playing a meter of 17/16 over four measures of 4/4. Due to the seventeen 16th notes, we're forcing ONE extra 16th note at the end of each new-pulse repetition. The hi-hat cymbal is playing quarter ...

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    Djent Series Part 2 - Creating Layers Chris Feener
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    Instructor: Chris Feener Level: Intermediate Topic: Rhythm Style: Metal

    Excerpt: So, let's get back to some of the fundamentals of djent. "Layering" is a very key aspect in this new wave of metal. With the heavy syncopation happening between bass, guitar and drums, layers offer the melodic sensibilities which grant environment and also produce some harmonic value for vocalists. A fairly common form of layering in this style, is arpeggi...

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    Djent Series Part 2 - Rhythmic Displacement Backing Track Chris Feener
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    Instructor: Chris Feener Level: Advanced Topic: Rhythm Style: Metal

    Excerpt: Check out the backing track for "Rhythmic Displacement" The tempos are 80BPM - and then up to 120BPM.

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    Djent Series - Part 2 - 16th Note Offset Backing Track Chris Feener
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    Instructor: Chris Feener Level: Advanced Topic: Rhythm Style: Metal

    Excerpt: Check out the backing track for "16th Note Offset" The tempos are 80BPM - and then up to 120BPM.

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    Djent Series - Part 2 - Creating Layers Backing Track Chris Feener
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    Instructor: Chris Feener Level: Intermediate Topic: Rhythm Style: Metal

    Excerpt: Check out the backing track for "Creating Layers" The tempos are 80BPM - and then up to 120BPM. The rhythm track is included so you can experiment with those layers!

    Media Length: 0:53