Bebop Rhythmic Words 5 and 6 – mDecks Music
Learn two Bebop rhythmic 'words' that create compound rhythms by using accents and shapes to superimpose a secondary pulse over eighth-note lines.
This lesson breaks down rhythmic Words 5 and 6 for Bebop lines, showing how targeted accents and grouped shapes create compound rhythms and clear target notes while the unaccented notes fill the groove. Ariel demonstrates how to practice the patterns by speaking and clapping the words on beats two and four, then applying them to the tune 'Afternoon in Paris' so you can hear and play them in context. Follow the stepwise practice tips and gradual tempo increase to internalize the accents and integrate these shapes into your improvisation. A downloadable PDF with examples and transcriptions is available to members.
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