How to Play Odd Time Signatures on Bass

Description: In this odd time bass lesson, professional bassist and grammy winner Pete Griffin breaks down odd time signatures. His simple approach will allow you to feel odd time signatures instead of counting them which will make your playing sound more natural.

Topics Covered: Bass, Odd time signatures, 5/4, 7/4, 5/8, 7/8, 9/8, 11/8, 13/8, Metric modulation, Feeling the time signature, Using your body as a metronome, adapting a bass line for different time signatures, Thinking of the back beat, thinking musically.

[thelettertsix]

very grooovey love the part about havin to feel it. if you aint feelin it, you shouldnt be doing it.

[therealmoonie_]

Nothing had frustrated me more than trying to learn odd time signatures. Honestly don’t think I’ll ever get it down lol