Peter Erskine: Polyrhythm Practice

Here are some exercises that introduce the uninitiated to the world of polyrhythms by examining two-against-three and three-against-four rhythms.

Peter Erskine: Fun With 3-Against-4 Bebop

Three-against-four is perhaps the easiest polyrhythm to master. In this lesson, Peter Erskine offers some fun ways to apply it to the drum set.

If you’ve ever wondered how to play polyrhythms, this lesson is a great place to start. But be forewarned: It ain’t exactly easy!