This 5/8 fill construction idea is taking a movement similar to the 332 Fill Construction idea previously used in 4/4 and applying an altered version of it to 5/8. If you look back over that lesson it will give you the basic idea that will be applied in this lesson.
The grouping you are using here is a '2332' and hopefully you are aware now, when this terms is used it is telling you that the notes within this phrase are going to be blocked in those specific groupings. So you will start with 2 sixteenth notes, followed by 3 sixteenth notes, then another 3 sixteenth notes and finally another block of 2 sixteenth notes. Each of those 'blocks' or phrases will make a distinct pattern that is repeated through the bar, creating a syncopated feel. The grouping for all fills on this page is this:
Listed below are several ideas using this concept in various different ways. Different stickings have also been included and these are notated when the part comes away from single strokes. A Standard Triplet sticking is quite common within this pattern for the blocks of three. In some cases the block of 4 at the end is broken down further into two blocks of two.
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Example 5
Example 6
TASK
- Using the 2 minute rule, get all exercises up to a tempo of at least 120bpm.
- Play a four bar phrase in 5/8 where the fourth contains a 2332 style fill. Repeat this phrase over.
- Create your own 16th note 5/8 fills using this phrasing, write down any that you really like.
- Create variations on the given examples.
