BookatlasPiano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
5407 / 18210 · Workshop 37 — “St. Thomas”: Calypso Groove, Anticipation, Rhythmic Independence, and Making Simple Harmony Feel Sophisticated← prev⊞ allnext →

37.36Level 14 — rhythmic displacement

Take motif:

G-A-C

G-A-C

with a fixed rhythm.

First phrase begins beat 1.

Next begins beat 2&.

Next begins 4&.

Same notes.

Different placement.

Your motif remains recognizable while becoming increasingly syncopated.