Odd Time Patterns (5/8)

A very simple way to incorporate some odd times into your riff writing is to use repeating patterns. Playing in 5/8 we can create accented patterns based on the note grouping (3+2 or 2+3). You'll find these patterns used ad nauseam in Progressive Metal/Rock songs.

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[MetallicAciDD]

Dude your riffs are sick! just my style

[axeofcreation]

@MetallicAciDD Thanks man!!!

[TheWarrrenator]

The planet Venus goes through retrograde transits in the zodiac five times every eight earth years. Talk about Music of the Spheres! Think about that next time you play a piece of music in 5/8 time.

[axeofcreation]

@TheWarrrenator I already do :)

[ParaDexul]

It's 3 AM now... I've been watching your videos all night. Even though I find most of the stuff you show really easy and simple, I still can't stop watching because of your awesome way of explaining things. Thanks for a great night dude!

[axeofcreation]

@schrammscythe insightful and constructive

[nycbassist76]

@axeofcreation ok cool...we'll have to do something..i'll make a video so you can check me out a little

[axeofcreation]

@Freezaen Yeah 

[Freezaen]

@axeofcreation Addison Kurt, the guys from Punching Robots?

[Freezaen]

3 x 5/8, then 4/8 and then a full bar works out nice.

[axeofcreation]

@nycbassist76 Unfortunately I'm out in Cali. But the internet makes the world a small place. I'd love to see what you got!

[nycbassist76]

you live in ny by any chance? i want to work with you...that was a sick riff..i love tool and been playing for over 20 years and have played in very technical bands where 4/4 was odd timing for us..so let me know lol