Breaking Out of the 4/4 Rut
By Nate Brown
This drum lesson explores a slick alternative to playing in 4/4 time. The grooves are designed to be very similar to 4/4. but because they're actually in 7/8, the last would-be 8th note is missing. Stepping outside of your comfort zone is a great exercise to keep your drumming mind fresh.
A modified method of counting 7/8 is referenced in the first two grooves, and the remaining grooves show the suggested counting for the changes to the groove.
Be sure the check out the video above to hear these grooves played and to learn some ideas for re-orchestration.
