Chaparral Andrew Hodges • Ho Ho Chi Rhythm Exercises
These symmetrical polyrhythms are designed to promote
rhythmic fluency & with regular practise can be enjoyed by everyone
No sophisticated instruments are necessary. The only prerequisite is that you can
produce two distinct sounds simultaneously. It is even possible to practise by simply
clapping your hands against your thighs ... or any other available body parts!
If you do want to practise the rhythms on a drum, use one hand flat in the centre of the skin for
a deep sound and the other hand on the edge to produce a sharper note. Alternatively use two drums
Ho Ho Chi Rhythms are intended to be practised in pairs of equal duration
eg: if you play the right hand version for about 3 minutes you should then swap
and play the left hand version for 3 minutes also
Once you are confident you can play at whatever speed feels appropriate
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Each symbol represents a beat
L = left hand R = right hand B = both hands together O indicates a rest
Read from left to right & repeat to form the cycle
Geera ak hap Djeb
Meditation leading towards Celebration
B R B O R R B O B R R O
And here is it's compliment