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Odd Meters

Nick Granville
Intermediate-AdvancedFusionRhythm 5 lessons22m

In this lesson I show how to approach playing in 5/4. Odd meters are not as scary as most people think if you have some kind of concept. This idea of this lesson is to give you that concept. I use the classic tune take 5 as an example and also my arrangement of DINDI as played by OTIS.  Here is a YouTube video of this arrangement being played by my group OTIS with Vocalists Gillian Moorman on the New Zealand TV program, The Good Morning Show.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUJ9kL_5MpI More to come on this topic. At some point I'll cove how to solo over this odd meter and cover 7/8, 7/4 and 9/8 etc. Any questions do let me know? 

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  1. 1 4:36 Lesson · 5m Odd Meters - 5/4 Part 1 (Take 5 example). In this lesson I show how to approach playing in 5/4. Odd meters are not as scary as most people think if you have some kind of concept. This idea of this lesson is to give you that concept. I use the classic... Tab Guitar Pro
  2. 2 4:55 Lesson · 5m Odd Meters - 5/4 Part 2 (Dindi Example). In this lesson I show how to play my arrangement of Dindi in 5/4. The idea of this arrangement is to take a classic latin tune and make it into a 5/4 groove without using the Take 5 rhythm. This is acheived by... Tab Guitar Pro
  3. 3 5:34 Lesson · 6m Odd Meters - 7/8 Funk Fusion Overview In this lesson, I discuss playing a funk fusion 7/8 groove. I give examples showing the rhythm, how to feel the groove effectively, and how to solo over the meter.  Also, there is a backing track that goes... Tab Guitar Pro
  4. 4 3:43 Lesson · 4m Odd Meters - 7/8 Funk Fusion Lick over 4/4 In this lesson I show how to play a 7/8 idea over 4/4. Don't forget to check out the backing track on the next page! Tab Guitar Pro
  5. 5 3:34 Backing track · 4m Odd Meters - 7/8 Funk Fusion - Backing Track Here is the backing track that accompanies the lessons on 7/8 Funk Fusion. Enjoy! Tab

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