Drop D riff — syncopation in D (beginner) New
A slow version of this D riff (D5d, G5d, E5d), with slightly off-beat hits rather than strictly even eighth notes: a chance to really feel the rhythm before playing it at full tempo.
Tips
Count out loud while playing very slowly to really feel where the offbeats land, before bringing it up to the final tempo.
Chord progression — D
Bar 1
D5d
Bar 2
D5d
Bar 3
G5d
Bar 4
G5d
Bar 5
E5d
Bar 6
E5d
Bar 7
D5d
Bar 8
D5d
Chords
Related sheets
- Modal cadence — D to E minor (Level 2)
- Rock improvisation in D (Drop D, initiation) (Level 2)
- Rock in D minor — chord change (Level 2)