Sambinary
This video examines an original samba pattern for drum set (and mallet instruments) that explores four metric perspectives and two approaches for the beat (bass drum).
Be sure to download the attached excerpt from my book "Clave" which covers the examples found in this video lesson.
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This is a project I've been working on for a long time. I'm offering it up as new practice material while isolated due to Coronavirus Lockdown. It's about 1/3 complete but it's a LOT of practice work.
I came up with the idea about 35 years ago, then put it out in a very rough form with intentions of someday making it more user friendly. In the past few years, I add to it it when I feel like messing with it. It's great practice material and is very challenging. I thought I'd add it to the mix here at VW for folks looking for something different to work on while held up at home.
Supporting Files:
• PDF description of 333322
• My composition "Aldebaran." The pattern begins at the 50-second mark
Adapting 3+3+2 to the Balafon
Watching the video is the easiest way to grasp ideas and variations. Below are added resources to go deeper into the material.
Harmonic Time:
Sometimes we need to step away from our primary instrument to rebuild our awareness from the ground up. I incorporate my Harmonic Time method for all the material I have learned and teach. Here is a general description of the method:
Adapting 3+3+2 to the Balafon
Sometimes we need to step away from our primary instrument to rebuild our awareness from the ground up. I incorporate my Harmonic Time method for all the material I have learned and teach. Here is a general description of the method:
Download the MP3 of my composition where I layered all percussion elements, with Randy Roos on guitars. This concept tune features several tabla solos in different rhythm cycles and structures (binary and ternary).
Analysis of Polymeters (balafon lessons 1–5):
3:2 0:00 – 0:12 (basic)
3:2 0:12 – 0:47 (syncopated)
4:3 0:47 – 1:46
5:3 1:46 – 3:00
7:3 3:00 – 3:53
5:4 3:53 – 4:36
7:4 4:36 – 5:28
3:2 5:28 – end
Refer to the support file for notation using syllables and symbols.
Looking forward to comments and questions.
Balafon to Vibraphone: a unique path to new ideas
I wanted to share some thoughts about my balafon lessons and how they might connect to your primary instrument: vibes, marimba, piano, etc.