Polyrhythms Demystified: How to Play 3-Over-2 and 4-Over-3 on Drums

What Is a Polyrhythm?

A **polyrhythm** is the simultaneous playing of two or more independent conflicting metric pulses over the exact same time span (e.g. 3 equal beats over 2 equal beats).

3:2 and 4:3 Counting Mnemonics

3-Over-2 Mnemonic: Sing 'NOT VER-Y DIF-FI-CULT' (Both - Right - Left - Right).
4-Over-3 Mnemonic: Sing 'PASS THE GDAL-SHI' (Both - Right - Left - Right - Both).

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