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In this simplified version of Niagara's “J'ai vu”, the drum arrangement has been adapted to allow beginners to play the piece quickly. The modifications were made to facilitate learning while preserving the essence of the piece.
First of all, the hi-hat playing, which was initially in ternary feeling, was simplified to simple, basic eighth notes. This means that you will play regular eighth notes with the hi-hat, which will allow you to return to your first rhythm on drums, a prerequisite that you can consult to familiarize yourself with this basic rhythm. Some bass drum variations have been added to add some dynamism to the playing. I recommend working on the binary rhythms course, as this will help you strengthen your understanding of rhythms and adapt to bass drum variations .
Secondly, the fills, these moments of rupture in the song, have been simplified and vary little. This means that the more complex and technical parts present in the original version have been simplified to make learning easier. However, the ternary feeling has been retained, so you can gradually get used to this particular rhythm and prepare yourself to tackle the more complex original version in the future.
The objective of this simplified version is to allow you to quickly play “J'ai vu” if you are new to the drums. It gives you a solid foundation from which you can progress and familiarize yourself with the more advanced aspects of the piece. Be sure to check out the additional prerequisites on binary rhythms to improve your mastery of the rhythm and practice regularly to prepare yourself to tackle the original version as you gain confidence and skill.
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The title of Niagara entitled “J’ai vu” is a relatively easy drum song technically. Indeed, the rhythm is quite simple and fills are not very complicated.
However, to play these breaks correctly, it is important to work on the coordination between the bass drum and the snare drum. The major difficulty of this song lies in its way of playing in ternary feeling, what is commonly called a “Swing”. If you are new to this, it will take you a little time to feel the groove and play the song correctly.
To play the song “J'ai vu” from Niagara, it is important to understand the ternary feeling. This type of music is very different from the usual binary rhythms. Swing is more complex to play, but it gives the song a special groove. The coordination technique between the bass drum and snare drum is also essential to playing this song. It must be worked on to ensure good rhythmic implementation during breaks.
Finally, the end of the guitar solo features two eighth-note triplets, which requires precise set-up and careful work. This may seem like a small thing, but the quality of the music depends on the quality of the set-up. If you want to play this song correctly, it's important to work on these passages in particular.
All in all, playing Niagara's “J'ai vu” takes a little work, but it's worth it. The ternary feeling of the song and the fills require precise coordination and work on the set-up. If you are a novice drummer, it will take you some time to understand the swing. But, once you master this technique, you will be able to play this song with some ease.
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