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
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Example 5
Example 6
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.