Westenra Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 On to the next hurdle then in my theory journey, quite simply what do you guys use to count triplets? I've tried "one - o - let" and "one - and - a" and they work fine when counting a full triplet but when it comes to rests in the triplet it all goes out of the window. So would like to know what other alternatives there are for counting them, or any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybass Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 (edited) Louie Bellson and Gil Breines wrote this one up many years ago https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0769233775/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=moderndrumm04-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0769233775&linkId=24c8448d4fd73df04e066c3847c93fd1 I hope the above link copies up okay. It should show the book but from Amazon USA but should be available in England somehow. Although for drums, it’s shows the breakdown of notation, through all the syncopations and triplets. All single note stuff as far as bass guitar is concerned but put a metronome on maybe to help get started deciphering your triplets. Edited July 31, 2018 by mybass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 On 29/07/2018 at 18:02, mybass said: Louie Bellson and Gil Bernie’s wrote this one up many years ago https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0769233775/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=moderndrumm04-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0769233775&linkId=24c8448d4fd73df04e066c3847c93fd1 I hope the above link copies up okay. It should show the book but from Amazon USA but should be available in England somehow. Although for drums, it’s shows the breakdown of notation, through all the syncopations and triplets. All single note stuff as far as bass guitar is concerned but put a metronome on maybe to help get started deciphering your triplets. Great book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Strawberry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Don't count, learn how to feel a triplet and all it's variatiuons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford13 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 On 31/07/2018 at 16:41, chris_b said: Don't count, learn how to feel a triplet and all it's variatiuons. To be fair I think you have to count it until you “feel” it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneythebass Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Any examples of quarter note triplets out there ? Recently trying out some reading practice again and came across them. I’m comfortable with 8th note triplets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford13 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 (edited) I’m sure Adam Neely did a video on YouTube about this, I will try and find it for you... just looked I misremembered it’s one quadruple whole note triplets Edited August 8, 2018 by Crawford13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneythebass Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, Crawford13 said: I’m sure Adam Neely did a video on YouTube about this, I will try and find it for you... just looked I misremembered it’s one quadruple whole note triplets I think I watched this and it was helpful but I could do with examples from real music, helps the feel. His video is good tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westenra Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 On 29/07/2018 at 18:02, mybass said: Louie Bellson and Gil Breines wrote this one up many years ago https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0769233775/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=moderndrumm04-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0769233775&linkId=24c8448d4fd73df04e066c3847c93fd1 I hope the above link copies up okay. It should show the book but from Amazon USA but should be available in England somehow. Although for drums, it’s shows the breakdown of notation, through all the syncopations and triplets. All single note stuff as far as bass guitar is concerned but put a metronome on maybe to help get started deciphering your triplets. Cheers for the link mate, found a site where someone has uploaded scanned in pages to it, looks good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge_bass Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 On 31/07/2018 at 16:41, chris_b said: Don't count, learn how to feel a triplet and all it's variatiuons. Sorry but I don’t think that’s enormously helpful. ‘Feeling’ something comes right at the end of the process once you’ve broken down, understood and internalised the thing you are working on. For triplets. I would suggest starting with quaver triplets and get those down - crotchet triplets are much harder. If you’ve understood quaver triplets that’s a great starting point. The Bellson rhythm book is useful but isn’t necessarily the most logically structured in terms of developing your understanding. My personal preference would always be to get a good teacher who would work with you. Feel free to PM about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybass Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 On 11/08/2018 at 18:33, Westenra said: Cheers for the link mate, found a site where someone has uploaded scanned in pages to it, looks good! It is a good book, only single 'note' but all the breakdown of times is in there......please don't end up being a drummer though 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebigyin Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 1 and a....2 and a...…..or 1 e a.....2 e a that's how I would count it but generally its a feel thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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