How to play 21 against 22

Learn how to play 21 against 22 (or any polyrhythm). It's not only possible, but it's not as difficult as you might think. In this video, we look at a few ways to play polyrhythms -- including Jacob Collier's famous 21:22 -- as well as some musical applications and benefits of practicing these rhythms.

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[ShawnCrowder]

Looks like Adam Neely and I had the same idea this week. I shot this last weekend before seeing his video. Editing/graphics/gummies took forever, so just uploading now. But funny to see similarities & differences, almost down to the same jokes... I guess playing in bands together for 10 years will do that. Enjoy this drummer's perspective on the subject!

[EdgeOspina]

Content: 10/10
Explanation: 10/10
Skills: 10/10
Notes: 21/22

[nwinches]

I can't wait for Sungazer Vol 3 with its 99:100 polyrhythm and Ben Levin M&M solo

[AdamNeely]

damn dude. this is so good!

EDIT: to people saying that our YouTube videos are similar...its almost as if we lived together for 5 years and have played together for over a decade.

I've learned a lot from Shawn, and gleefully steal from him at every opportunity I can.

[kemaldenizercan]

99 against 100 sounds like my begginer drummer friend trying to play fast singles

[Nyuu]

The timing of the upload just looks like you saw a bassist talk about rhythm and went "Oh, that's adorable".

[ishandave]

Here are a few video ideas for you
1. Metric modulation
2.Rhythmic displacements
3.Tuplet based swings
4.Microrhythms
5.Indian rhythmic compositions(Tihaia, Korvais etc)

[leaguemaskthaamumugod]

I was so ready for this to be an Adam Neely rip and I’m so glad it’s not. Excellent video - currently living the percussionist’s wet dream of two different polyrhythm videos in one week

[AidanXavier]

That groove on the ride is perfect for Sungazer

[parkerpurciful]

The third way to conceptualize 21:22 (and the ending 99:100 especially) sounds a lot like phasing

[sambkingmusic]

YES to Shawn Crowder making this kind of content!

[manaswimishra]

Since this is an adam neely for drums kind of channel, you need some audio tags saying ... "Drums!" at the end.

[SignalsMusicStudio]

This is an amazing video, thank you and excellent work!

[mikebliss]

I actually really enjoy you aping Adam's style and giving it your own subtle spin. Very nice continuity between the two channels.

[stonemagagna]

What I love about your teaching is that you teach in concepts rather than just teaching directly about something. I think that’s what sets you apart so much from other educators.

[ijimedia]

Ben Levin is basically clickbait you shoulda put him in the thumbnail

[Whitesxde]

So whenever my unison strokes become sloppy and turn into a single stroke roll I need to practice more but whenever Jacob Collier does it its musical genius...

[MrEdUrAt]

1 minute in and I already love this video style. You earned a sub!

[ACMusicTheory]

Missed an opportunity by not making the video 21:22 long

I still subbed though

[joshuajosiahcolumbus]

I was going to say that people need stop making videos on this but then I realized how valuable each unique perspective is and how it only really helps me gain a better understanding of the concepts to see everybody’s take on it. Good stuff man.