A A A B Exercises In Double Time

The four bar phrases presented in this lesson continue exploring the 'AAAB' Structure, this time focusing on using Double Time Grooves for the 'A' section. The intention here is to improve your familiarity with the structure, your ability to use double time grooves and your ability to use fills in a practical setting.

A combination of eighth and sixteenth note fills have been used in the examples below.


Example 1

A four bar phrase using a double time groove.

Example 2

A four bar phrase using a double time groove.

Example 3

A four bar phrase using a double time groove.

Example 4

A four bar phrase using a double time groove.

Example 5

A four bar phrase using a double time groove.

TASK

  1. Using the 2 minute rule, get all phrases up to a tempo of at least 120bpm.
  2. Create your own versions of these patterns.

Lessons

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