Through this page you will be learning various sixteenth note 7/8 fills using an unusual five note grouping. Five note blocks won't naturally fit in the 7/8 time signature so you will get two full blocks of five followed by a block of four. The syncopated grouping will creating an interesting sound that can give you fills a bit more character.

Several examples of this fill construction idea are listed below. Remember to experiment with varying and constructing your own fill ideas using this concept.


Example 1

A 7/8 fill built around five sixteenth notes


Example 2

A 7/8 fill built around five sixteenth notes


Example 3

A 7/8 fill built around five sixteenth notes


Example 4

A 7/8 fill built around five sixteenth notes


Example 5

A 7/8 fill built around five sixteenth notes


Example 6

A 7/8 fill built around five sixteenth notes


TASK

  • Using the 2 minute rule, get all exercises up to a tempo of at least 120bpm.
  • Play a four bar phrase in 7/8 where the fourth contains a fill. Repeat this phrase over.
  • Create your own 7/8 fills, write down any that you really like.

Lessons

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