9/8 Grooves Accenting Every Third Stroke

On this page you will learn a new right hand accent movement for grooves in 9/8. This is going to involve playing a straight run of eighth notes with an accent on every third stroke. These accents fall directly before the main downbeats so are have a 'pre-emptory' effect. Several examples of this movement are shown below, use these parts as a basis for building your own grooves.


Example 1

A 9/8 groove accenting every third right hand


Example 2

A 9/8 groove accenting every third right hand


Example 3

A 9/8 groove accenting every third right hand


Example 4

A 9/8 groove accenting every third right hand


Example 5

A 9/8 groove accenting every third right hand


Example 6

A 9/8 groove accenting every third right hand


TASK

  • Using the 2 minute rule, get all grooves up to a tempo of at least 140bpm.
  • Create further variations on these grooves.
  • Apply these grooves to a phrased piece as either the 'A' or 'B' section.
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Lessons

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