Syncopation in 5/4 (Ted Reed Pages 38–45)
Take your odd-meter game to the next level with Syncopation in 5/4 – pages 38–45 from Ted Reed’s Progressive Steps to Syncopation, masterfully adapted for 5/4 time.
Exercises 1–8 are reimagined to pulse and groove naturally in quintuple meter. Preserving every syncopated nuance while unlocking fresh phrasing possibilities. It feels like Reed composed these for progressive jazz, fusion, or modern rock—perfect for drummers pushing beyond standard time signatures.
Ideal for:
-
Fusion and odd-meter players building 5/4 vocabulary.
-
Teachers introducing structured 5/4 reading exercises.
-
Reed veterans craving rhythmic challenges in new feels.
Includes:
-
All 8 exercises fully transcribed to 5/4.
-
Professional engraving, print/tablet-ready PDF.
Pair with the free original 4/4 version. Then grab the 3/4 adaptation for your complete Syncopation time signature collection. Instant download—expand your rhythmic horizons today!
Drum Lessons Exercises:
There are multiple essays to write about the benefits of drumming. Playing the drum set reduces stress, develops coordination, activates brain power and makes you feel like a rockstar. Besides, drumming is just incredibly fun, and so is learning new things. From the start, I was always interested in writing drum lessons and exercises for other drummers to keep expanding their skills behind the drum set. There is so much to learn, and there are so many ways to do it. On this page, I will regularly share exercises and lessons for beginners, intermediate and expert drummers to enjoy and grow their knowledge!
My Drum Lessons:
Quality is the number one priority on my website, ensuring that all the drum lessons and exercises on this page or of high quality. Depending on the number and quality of drum activities, some parts are free, and some come as premium products or e-books. All downloads are standard in high-definition PDF or MP3 formats, and you can access two downloads valid for 365 days in your account, reachable on this website or by the email you will receive afterwards. Feel free to message me on the contact page if you have other questions! Start exploring below to find the right fit for you!
About Me:
After finishing my master’s in drums & percussion and a bachelor’s in jazz studies, I started teaching music in my home country, Belgium. When commencing my world travels at the beginning of 2019, I took the opportunity to teach wherever my travels would bring me. Consequently, I have taught music and drum lessons in plenty of places over the past few years. I always did everything possible at every school to ensure my students had the best education possible. Moreover, I started to write Drum Lessons and Drum Transcriptions to give my students everything they need to become great musicians.
