The Language of Drumming: Words (pg. 42-64)

A word is a basic element of language that is made of letters and carries meaning.It can be used on its own, or combined to form

Odd Groupings - Groups of 2 and 3

Threes: Radio 1 2 3

Fives: University 1 2 1 2 3

Sevens: Listen To The Radio 1 2 1 2 1 2 3

The Language of Drumming: Syntax (pg. 66-69)

Syntax is the study of how words combine to form larger units such as phrases and sentences.

Examples:

One Bar Phrases (Binary)

3 5 3 5

5 5 3 3

3 5 7 (+1)

Two Bar Phrases (Binary)

3 5 7 3 5 7 (+2)

3 5 7 7 3 7

7 7 7 3 5 3

One Bar Phrases (Ternary)

3 3 3 3

5 7

5 3 3 (+1)

Two Bar Phrases (Ternary)

7 5 7 5

3 3 5 3 7 3

7 3 7 5 (+2)