BookatlasPiano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
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43.89Your odd-meter toolbox now

From Workshop 42:

5/4 = 3+2 / 2+3.

From Workshop 43:

9/8 = 2+2+2+3 as one important additive pattern.

The broader skill is:

convert strange-looking meters into a few physically memorable groups.

That removes much of the intimidation.