Rhythmic Exploration in 12/8 and 3/4
Would you like to progress in your ability to play fills and solos? Here are a few patterns from a new – not yet published – drum book.
The exercises can be practiced on a simple pad or on the drums. They will provide hours of rhythmic exploration!
In this video, I play two exercises:
The exercises can be practiced on a simple pad or on the drums. They will provide hours of rhythmic exploration!
In this video, I play two exercises:
- The first one is in 12/8.
- The second one is the transposition in 3/4 of the first one.
- I suggest practicing much slower at first (around 40 BPM), in separate patterns and counting out loud.
- The more you know the two exercises, the easier it will be to tackle the rest of the book which is really intense! Learn them by heart!
These exercises can be practiced with my innovative Pattern Morphing concept.
Drum Books by Alain Rieder
Alain Rieder is a professional drummer, educator, and the author of two 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 for both students and teachers. It is designed to be studied before or in parallel with Time Manipulation.
More info
More info
Where to Buy
On this site (paperback & coil)
Lulu bookstore (paperback & coil)
Amazon (paperback only)
Soon available at Hudson Music (eBook)
On this site (paperback & coil)
Lulu bookstore (paperback & coil)
Amazon (paperback only)
Soon available at Hudson Music (eBook)
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
More info
Where to Buy
On this site (paperback & coil)
Lulu bookstore (paperback & coil)
Amazon (paperback only)
Hudson Music (eBook)
On this site (paperback & coil)
Lulu bookstore (paperback & coil)
Amazon (paperback only)
Hudson Music (eBook)
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- excerpts from Time Manipulation
- explanations of my Pattern Morphing System concept
- metronome tracks to use with the exercises
- previews of an upcoming advanced and innovative method