Making Polyrhythms Musical

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A polyrhythm is the simultaneous use of two or more conflicting rhythms. Sound confusing? Luckily we have Henrique De Almeida, an associate professor of percussion at Berklee College of Music, back again at Drumeo to teach us how to improve our polyrhythms AND make them musical.

Download the lesson resources above and get to work!

Lesson Index:
0:14 – “One For Nana” by Henrique De Almeida
6:13 – Introduction
12:00 – Making Polyrhythms Musical
42:33 – “Yesterday’s Tomorrow” by US Air Force Falcons
50:52 – Back to lesson!
53:56 – Q & A!
1:04:42 – “This Is For Albert” by US Air Force Falcons

Henrique Plays:
►Yamaha Drums
►Paiste Cymbals
►Evans Drumheads
►Vic Firth Drumsticks
►Latin Percussion

Follow Henrique:
►Website
►Facebook
►YouTube

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Jared Falk is a lifelong drummer, drum teacher, and the co-founder of Drumeo. For over 18 years, Jared has been a leader in the online music education industry, publishing his first online video lessons in 2003 and founding Musora in 2005.