Example 2 - Adding the Half-Note Rest in Various Positions
Lesson time: (1min 10sec)
Sophie Alloway shows how to place the half-note rest in different spots in the bar, leaning on your counting to keep the groove steady.
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Lesson transcript:
Example 2: Adding the Half Note Rest in Various Positions
In this section, we will explore how to incorporate the half note rest in different parts of the bar.
Positions of the Half Note Rest:
- Second Half of the Bar
- First Half of the Bar
- Any Other Position
Key Point:
Counting is our best friend!
Let's Try This Example:
1, 2, 3, 4. Sa.
About the instructor
Sophie Alloway is a session and touring drummer at the heart of the London jazz scene. She has performed with Jason Rebello, Yazz Ahmed, Laurence Cottle and Tony Allen, and notably played for Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace shortly before he became King.Touring credits include Roots Manuva, the Thriller musical and Paul Stacey (Oasis / The Black Crowes). She is also the drummer in original fusion band Lydian Collective, with over six million Spotify streams.Sophie has recorded sessions at Abbey Road, AIR and Angel studios, and her television appearances include Later… with Jools Holland, Glastonbury and two series of Adrian Dunbar’s drama Ridley. She is featured on Abbey Road Masters: The Drum Sessions and performed for the BBC Young Jazz Musician 2024 finalists, broadcast on BBC TV and Radio. Jon Newey of Jazz FM dubbed her the “goddess of groove”. read more