Demystifying Odd Time Signatures: Playing 5/4 and 7/8 Grooves

The Key to Odd Meters: Sub-Division

Never try to count 7 beats individually! Subdivide 7/8 into recognizable groupings of 2s and 3s: **2+2+3** (1-2, 1-2, 1-2-3) or **3+2+2** (1-2-3, 1-2, 1-2).

Famous Examples of Odd Time Signatures

5/4: *Take Five* (Dave Brubeck) and *Mission Impossible Theme*. 7/8: *Money* (Pink Floyd) and *Jhoom Barabar Jhoom* drum fills.

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