[ padding=”0 20px 0 20px”]Not all beats are created equal.Some are felt as being stronger than others.

We can use this to our advantage and create grooves simply by Accenting (playing harder) the beats that would typically be weak.

Let’s take a look at which beats are strong and which are weak. Try tapping these examples to really get a feel for them.

Strong & Weak Beats

Strong & Weak Beats in Odd Meters

Odd time signatures are usually split into smaller groupings. The first note of each grouping is considered a strong beat.

Try tapping these two 5/4 beats to hear the difference.

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