Implied Metric Modulation
A short video to demonstrate some of the rhythmic concepts developed in my Time Manipulation Drum Book. These are displaced 12/8, shuffle and half-time shuffle ideas, played inside of 4/4.
Drum Books by Alain Rieder
Alain Rieder is a professional drummer, educator, and the author of acclaimed drum books.
Time Initiation
"Time Initiation" offers a structured and creative approach to drumming instruction, suitable for all levels, featuring innovative concepts such as "Pattern Morphing" and "Universal Fills." Its bilingual format (English and French) and its section on rhythm-centered music theory make it an essential tool. It is designed to be studied before or in parallel with Time Manipulation.
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Where to Buy it :
Lulu Bookstore - perfect binding (glued spine)
Lulu Bookstore - spiral binding (coil binding)
Hudson Music (eBook)
Amazon - perfect binding (glued spine)
Lulu Bookstore - perfect binding (glued spine)
Lulu Bookstore - spiral binding (coil binding)
Hudson Music (eBook)
Amazon - perfect binding (glued spine)
Time Manipulation
"Time Manipulation" is a critically acclaimed drum method, ideal for exploring groove and advanced concepts such as polyrhythms and rhythmic displacements, while delving deeper into the ideas of "Pattern Morphing" introduced in "Time Initiation." Available in both English and French, it was described as being "fun, inspiring and educational" by Modern Drummer Magazine in 2019.
More info
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Where to Buy it :
Lulu Bookstore - perfect binding (glued spine)
Lulu Bookstore - spiral binding (coil binding)
Hudson Music (eBook)
Amazon - perfect binding (glued spine)
Lulu Bookstore - perfect binding (glued spine)
Lulu Bookstore - spiral binding (coil binding)
Hudson Music (eBook)
Amazon - perfect binding (glued spine)
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